Yasu, Shiga
| Yasu 野洲市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
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 Location of Yasu in Shiga Prefecture | ||
  Yasu Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°4′N 136°2′E / 35.067°N 136.033°ECoordinates: 35°4′N 136°2′E / 35.067°N 136.033°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Yoshiaki Yamanaka | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 80.15 km2 (30.95 sq mi) | |
| Population (August 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 50,583 | |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address |
2100-1, Koshinohara, Yasu-shi, Shiga-ken 520-2395 | |
| Website |
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Yasu (野洲市 Yasu-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Yasu was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the former town of Yasu, absorbing the town of Chūzu (both from Yasu District). Therefore, Yasu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
As of August 1, 2011 the city has an estimated population of 50,583 and a population density of 630 persons per km². The total area is 80.15 km².
Notable people
- Singer Takanori Nishikawa grew up in Yasu.
Sister city
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Clinton Township, Michigan[1]
References
- ↑ Cannon, Robert (2012). "State of the Township - 2012". State of the Township 2012. Charter Township of Clinton. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
External links
Media related to Yasu, Shiga at Wikimedia Commons- Official Yasu City official website (Japanese)
- Yasu International Association
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