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°E / 35.067; 136.033Coordinates: 35°4′N 136°2′E / 35.067°N 136.033°E / 35.067; 136.033
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshiaki Yamanaka
Area
 • Total 80.15 km2 (30.95 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 50,233
 • Density 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 2100-1, Koshinohara, Yasu-shi, Shiga-ken
520-2395
Website www.city.yasu.lg.jp

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 October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 50,233 and a population density of 630 persons per km². The total area is 80.15 km².

Mt Mikami, a symbol of the city. Also called "Omi Fuji" from its form.

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Sister city

References

  1. ↑ Cannon, Robert (2012). "State of the Township - 2012". State of the Township 2012. Charter Township of Clinton. Retrieved 2012-05-28.


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