Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi (嬬恋村, Tsumagoi-mura) is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2015, the village had an estimated population of 9,691, and a population density of 28.7 persons per km². Its total area is 337.51 km².

Tsumagoi

嬬恋村
Village
Tsumagoi village office
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Location of Tsumagoi in Gunma Prefecture
Tsumagoi
 
Coordinates: 36°31′0.6″N 138°31′48.5″E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureGunma Prefecture
DistrictAgatsuma
Area
 • Total337.58 km2 (130.34 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2015)
 • Total9,691
 • Density28.7/km2 (74/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeSilver birch
- FlowerJapanese Gentian
- FishOncorhynchus masou
Phone number0279-96-0511
Address110 Ōaza Ōmae, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken 377-1692
Websitehttp://www.vill.tsumagoi.gunma.jp/

Geography

Tsumagoi is situated on the northwestern corner of Gunma Prefecture, touching Nagano Prefecture to the north, south, and west. Because of its elevated location and the ash deposits of Mount Asama, Tsumagoi is fit and well known for growing cabbages. It has a cool climate, with an average yearly temperature of 7℃.[1][2]

Surrounding municipalities

Climate

Tsumagoi has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), due to the high elevation. Winters are cold, with a January 24-hour average temperature of −4.6 °C (23.7 °F), while summers are warm and wet, with a July 24-hour average temperature of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).

Climate data for Tsumagoi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) −0.6
(30.9)		 0.1
(32.2)		 4.0
(39.2)		 11.5
(52.7)		 16.6
(61.9)		 19.6
(67.3)		 23.3
(73.9)		 24.2
(75.6)		 19.6
(67.3)		 14.1
(57.4)		 8.7
(47.7)		 2.9
(37.2)		 12.1
(53.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.6
(23.7)		 −4.3
(24.3)		 −0.9
(30.4)		 5.7
(42.3)		 10.9
(51.6)		 14.7
(58.5)		 18.6
(65.5)		 19.5
(67.1)		 15.3
(59.5)		 9.1
(48.4)		 3.6
(38.5)		 −1.5
(29.3)		 7.2
(45.0)
Average low °C (°F) −9.0
(15.8)		 −9.1
(15.6)		 −5.7
(21.7)		 0.4
(32.7)		 5.4
(41.7)		 10.4
(50.7)		 14.9
(58.8)		 15.7
(60.3)		 11.7
(53.1)		 4.6
(40.3)		 −0.9
(30.4)		 −5.9
(21.4)		 2.7
(36.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 49.0
(1.93)		 60.9
(2.40)		 102.5
(4.04)		 106.9
(4.21)		 138.7
(5.46)		 180.8
(7.12)		 208.7
(8.22)		 175.9
(6.93)		 232.3
(9.15)		 133.8
(5.27)		 74.5
(2.93)		 42.6
(1.68)		 1,506.6
(59.31)
Source: 気象庁[3]

History

Numerous Jōmon period remains have been found in Tsumagoi, although later Yayoi period artifacts are almost non-existent, as the area is not suitable for rice cultivation. During the Edo period, the area around Tsumagoi was part of the hatamoto-administered territory within Kōzuke Province. With the creation of the municipalities system after the Meiji Restoration on April 1, 1889, the village of Tsumagoi was created within Agatsuma District of Gunma Prefecture.

Economy
Tsumagoi Cabbage and Mount Asama

The economy of Tsumagoi is primarily agricultural, with cabbages forming the most noted local crop. Seasonal tourism primarily in connection with its onsen hot spring resorts and ski resorts are also major contributors to the local economy.

Education

Senior high schools
  • Tsumagoi High School

Junior high schools
  • Nishi Junior High School
  • Higashi Junior High School

Elementary schools
  • Higashi Elementary School
  • Tashiro Elementary School
  • Nishi Elementary School
  • Hoshimata Elementary School
  • Kanbara Elementary School

Transportation

Train

Highway

Local attractions

The main draw of tourists to Tsumagoi are the onsen (natural hot spring) resorts, some of which are also associated with ski resorts. There are two major hot spring resort areas within the town.

  • Manza Onsen and ski resort
  • Kazawa Onsen and ski resort
  • Tsumagoi Onsen
  • Handeki Onsen

Noted people from Tsumagoi

References
  1. 沿革
  2. 考える社会科地図 Kangaeru Shakaika Chizu. 四谷大塚出版 Yotsuya-Ōtsuka Shuppan. 2005. p. 57.
  3. "気象庁（田代の平年値）". Retrieved 2014-12-18.
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