Population 20,847 (Feb 2015) | Region Kantō Area 20.46 km² Local time Sunday 7:41 PM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind NW at 35 km/h, 67% Humidity Points of interest Ikahoomochatoningyojidosha Museum, Inochitosei Museum, Yoshiokamachi Ryokuchi Sports Park, Choshoji | ||
Yoshioka (吉岡町, Yoshioka-machi) is a town located in Kitagunma District of central Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of February 2015, the town had an estimated population of 20,847 and a population density of 1020 persons per km². Its total area was 20.46 km².
Contents
- Map of Yoshioka Kitagunma District Gunma Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Transportation
- Highway
- References
Map of Yoshioka, Kitagunma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Located in central Gunma, Yoshioka sits between the southeastern slopes of Mount Haruna and the Tone River region. The western half of the town has an elevation between 200 m and 900 m, while the eastern half is mostly flat, with an elevation between 100 m and 200 m.
Surrounding municipalities
History
Komayose village and Meiji village were established within Nishigunma District, Gunma Prefecture on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system after the Meiji Restoration. In 1896, Nishigunma District was united with Kataoka DIstrict to create Gunma District, which was subsequently divided in 1949 with Komayose and Meiji villages becoming part of Kitagunma District. On April 1, 1955 the two villages were merged to form Yoshioka village, which was elevated to town status on April 1, 1991.
Economy
The economy of Yoshioka is heavily dependent on agriculture.
Education
Transportation
Yoshioka is not served by any railway services. The nearest stations are Yagihara in the city of Shibukawa to the north and Gumma-Sōja in the city of Maebashi to the south.