Country Japan Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture - Flower Calabash Population 59,635 (May 2015) University Jichi Medical University | Region Kantō - Tree Zelkova serrata Area 74.59 km² Local time Saturday 11:40 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 81% Humidity | ||
Shimotsuke (下野市, Shimotsuke-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 59635 and a population density of 800 persons per km². Its total area was 74.59 km².
Contents
- Map of Shimotsuke Tochigi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- International relations
- Noted people from Shimotsuke
- References
Map of Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Shomotsuke is located in southeastern Tochigi Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The modern city of Shimotsuke was established on January 10, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Minamikawachi (from Kawachi District), and the towns of Kokubunji and Ishibashi (both from Shimotsuga District).
Economy
Agriculture and light manufacturing are mainstays of the local economy, with production of Kanpyō, turmeric and spinach being prominent local crops. The city is increasingly a bedroom community for neighboring Utsunomiya.
Education
Railway
Highway
Local attractions
International relations
Noted people from Shimotsuke
References
Shimotsuke, Tochigi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA