Kitagata, Gifu
| Kitagata 北方町 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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 Location of Kitagata in Gifu Prefecture | ||
  Kitagata Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°26′N 136°41′E / 35.433°N 136.683°ECoordinates: 35°26′N 136°41′E / 35.433°N 136.683°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu | |
| Prefecture | Gifu Prefecture | |
| District | Motosu | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hideo Muroto | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.17 km2 (2.00 sq mi) | |
| Population (July 2011[1]) | ||
| • Total | 18,389 | |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Ilex integra | |
| • Flower | Narcissus | |
| • Bird | Common kingfisher | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address |
Kitagata 1323-5, Kitagata-chō, Motosu-gun, Gifu-ken 501-0492 | |
| Website |
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Kitagata (北方町 Kitagata-chō) is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 18,389. The total area is 5.17 km2 (making it the smallest municipality of the country in area). The town is completely surrounded by the three cities of Gifu, Motosu and Mizuho.
References
- ↑ 岐阜県の人口・世帯数人口動態統計調査結果. Gifu prefectural website (in Japanese). Gifu Prefecture. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
External links
Media related to Kitagata, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons- Kitagata official website (Japanese)
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