Kiyosu, Aichi (town)

Former town of Kiyosu, Aichi

Kiyosu (清洲町 Kiyosu-chō) was a town located in Nishikasugai District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 19,409 and a density of 3,696.95 persons per km². The total area was 5.25 km².

On July 7, 2005, Kiyosu absorbed the towns of Nishibiwajima and Shinkawa (all from Nishikasugai District) to create the city of Kiyosu.

Famed manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, was born in Kiyosu.

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