Country Japan Prefecture Nagano Phone number 0266-41-1111 Population 19,236 (Oct 2016) | Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) District Kamiina Area 169.2 km² Local time Monday 7:08 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 1°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 92% Humidity University Shinshu Honan Junior College | ||
Tatsuno (辰野町, Tatsuno-machi) is a town located in Kamiina District in south-central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 19,236 and a population density of 114 persons per km². Its total area was 169.20 square kilometres (65.33 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Tatsuno Kamiina District Nagano Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- International relations
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Tatsuno, Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Tatsuno is located in the Ina Valley of south-central Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Kiso Mountains. The Tenryū River flows through the town, which is surrounded by mountains and is rich in a natural environment. It is takes about 3 hours from Tokyo, 2 hours from Nagoya, 5 hours from Kyoto by train and equally by car. Part of the town is within the borders of the Enrei Ōjō Prefectural Natural Park. The Yokokawa Dam is located in Tatsuno.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Tatsuno was part of ancient Shinano Province. The village of Inatomi established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the municipalities system, and was elevated to town status on January 1, 1947, changing its name to Tatsuno at that time. The neighboring village of Asahi was annexed on April 1, 1955, followed by Kawashima on September 30, 1956 and Ono n March 31, 1961.
Education
Tatsuno has five public elementary schools and five public middle school operated by the town government, and one high school operated the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education. The Shinshu Honan Junior College us also located in Tatsuno.