Country Japan - Tree Yoshino sakura Population 50,851 (Feb 2015) Prefecture Gunma Prefecture | Region Kantō - Bird Green pheasant Local time Wednesday 4:33 AM University Kiryu University | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) - Flower Erythronium japonicum; Chrysanthemum Weather 5°C, Wind W at 43 km/h, 56% Humidity | ||
Midori (みどり市, Midori-shi) is a city located in southeast Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of February 2015, the city had an estimated population of 50,951 and a population density of 244 persons per km². Its total area was 208.42 km².
Contents
- Map of Midori Gunma Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted people from Midori
- References
Map of Midori, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Midori is located in eastern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō Plains. The city is shaped like an inverse triangle, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the north, and by the city of Kiryū to the east and west. The Watarase River runs through parts of Midori City.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The modern city of Midori was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the town of Ōmama (from Yamada District), the town of Kasakake (from Nitta District), and the village of Azuma (from Seta District). All three districts were dissolved as a result of this merger.
Economy
Midori is noted for its production of tomatoes and eggplants.