Country Japan Prefecture Saitama Prefecture - Tree Acer | Region Kantō District Chichibu | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
Nagatoro (長瀞町, Nagatoro-machi) is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 7,281 and a population density of 244 persons per km². Its total area was 30.43 square kilometres (11.75 sq mi). The Nagatoro River is well known for its rapids and whitewater rafting and boating, and the entire town is designated as a prefectural nature park and preserve.
Contents
- Map of Nagatoro Chichibu District Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Nagatoro, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Located in the mountains of western Saitama Prefecture, Nagatoro is on the upper reaches of the Arakawa River.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The village of Nagami was created within Chichibu District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889, and was elevated to town status on February 15, 1940. The town absorbed neighboring Higuchi and part of Shiratori villages on September 8, 1943, and changed its name to Nagatoro on November 1, 1971. In February 1955, the town expanded by annexing the neighboring villages of Orihara, Hachigata, Obusuma, and Yodo.
Economy
The main source of income for Nagatoro is tourism-related industries.
Education
Nagatoro has two elementary schools and one middle school.