Bunsui, Niigata

Bunsui
分水町
Former municipality
Country Japan
Region Hokuriku
Prefecture Niigata Prefecture
District Nishikanbara District
Merged March 20, 2006
(now part of Tsubame)
Area
  Total 39.61 km2 (15.29 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 15,130
Symbols
  Tree Cherry blossom
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)

Bunsui (分水町, Bunsui-machi) was a town located in Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Bunsui is now a part of the expanded city of Tsubame.

As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 15,130. The total area was 39.61 km².

On March 20, 2006, Bunsui, along with the town of Yoshida (also from Nishikanbara District), was merged into the expanded city of Tsubame.

The town plays host to the annual Spring Oiran Dochu festival.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

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