Yuzawa, Akita

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Yuzawa
湯沢

Yuzawa's location in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Prefecture	Akita Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	790.72 km² (305.30 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005)
Total	57,460
Location	39°09′N 140°29′E / 39.15, 140.483Coordinates: 39°09′N 140°29′E / 39.15, 140.483
Symbols
Yuzawa Government Office
Mayor	Suzuki Toshio
Official website: Yuzawa

Yuzawa (湯沢市; -shi) is a city located in Akita, Japan. In 2005 the city had an estimated population of 57,460. The total area was 790.72 km².

Contents 1 History 2 Politics and government 2.1 Elections 3 Transportation 3.1 Train stations 4 External links

[edit] History

The city was founded on March 31, 1954. On March 22, 2005, the former towns of Minase, Inakawa, and Ogachi (All in Ogachi District) merged into the city.

[edit] Politics and government

[edit] Elections

• Yuzawa mayoral election, 2005

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Train stations

• JR East
  • Ōu Main Line: Innai Station - Yokobori Station - Mitsuseki Station - Kami-Yuzawa Station - Yuzawa Station - Shimo-Yuzawa Station

[edit] External links

• Yuzawa official website in Japanese

Akita Prefecture
Cities
Akita (capital) | Daisen | Katagami | Kazuno | Kitaakita | Nikaho | Noshiro | Oga | Ōdate | Semboku | Yokote | Yurihonjō | Yuzawa
Districts
Kazuno | Kitaakita | Minamiakita | Ogachi | Senboku | Yamamoto
See also: Towns and villages by district edit