Mizuho, Gifu

Mizuho
瑞穂市
City

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Location of Mizuho in Gifu Prefecture
Mizuho

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°E / 35.400; 136.683Coordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°E / 35.400; 136.683
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Gifu Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Takamasa Hori (since June 2007)
Area
  Total 28.19 km2 (10.88 sq mi)
Population (July 2011[1])
  Total 52,269
  Density 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Sakura
  Flower Hydrangea
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1288 Beppu, Mizuho-shi, Gifu-ken
501-0293
Website www.city.mizuho.lg.jp

Mizuho (瑞穂市 Mizuho-shi) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,269, with 19,567 households and a population density of 1,900 persons per km². The total area is 28.19 km².[2]

Geography

Adjacent Cities and Towns

History

The modern city of Mizuho was established on May 1, 2003, from the merger of the towns of Hozumi (穂積) and Sunami (巣南)[2] (both from Motosu District).

Educational institutions

Universities, Colleges

Transportation

Railways

Highways

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 "位置・沿革". Mizuho official website. Retrieved 11 August 2011.


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