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Kijimadaira, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 4,468, and a population density of 45.8 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Kijimadaira is located in mountainous northeastern Nagano Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Nozawaonsen ** Yamanouchi ** Sakae ** Tsumagoi ** Nakanojō Climate The village has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Kijimadaira is 7.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1570 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 20.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -5.1 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Kijimadaira has decreased over the past 70 years. History The area of present-day Kijimadaira was par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villages Of Japan
A is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with , , and . Geographically, a village's extent is contained within a prefecture. It is larger than an actual settlement, being in actuality a subdivision of a rural , which are subdivided into towns and villages with no overlap and no uncovered area. As a result of mergers and elevation to higher statuses, the number of villages in Japan is decreasing. Currently, 13 prefectures no longer have any villages: Tochigi (since March 20, 2006), Fukui (since March 3, 2006), Ishikawa (since March 1, 2005), Shizuoka (since July 1, 2005), Hyōgo (since April 1, 1999), Mie (since November 1, 2005), Shiga (since January 1, 2005), Hiroshima (since November 5, 2004), Yamaguchi (since March 20, 2006), Ehime (since January 16, 2005), Kagawa (since April 1, 1999), Nagasaki (since October 1, 2005), and Saga (since March 20, 2006). The six villages in the Northern Territories dispute and Atarashiki-mura (whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Population Density
Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopulation Density Geography.about.com. March 2, 2011. Retrieved on December 10, 2011. In simple terms, population density refers to the number of people living in an area per square kilometre, or other unit of land area. Biological population densities Population density is population divided by total land area, sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are * Increased problems with locating sexual mates * Increased inbreeding Human densities Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usuall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nozawaonsen
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 3,653 in 1395 households and a population density of 63 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Nozawaonsen is located in mountainous northeastern Nagano Prefecture, about one hour's drive from Nagano City. To the south it borders Kijimadaira along the ridge of Mount Kenashi. To the west side the Chikuma River, the longest river in Japan, which forms a border of the village with the city of Iiyama. The north and the east borders Sakae village. The altitude of Nozawaonsen ranges from 300m above sea level at the lowest, to about 600m in the village, and 1,650m at the peak of Mount Kenashi. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Kijimadaira ** Sakae Climate The town has a humid continental climate (''Dfa'') in the Köppen climate classification, characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters. The average annual temperature in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinano Province
or is an old province of Japan that is now Nagano Prefecture. Shinano bordered on Echigo, Etchū, Hida, Kai, Kōzuke, Mikawa, Mino, Musashi, Suruga, and Tōtōmi Provinces. The ancient capital was located near modern-day Matsumoto, which became an important city of the province. The World War II–era Japanese aircraft carrier ''Shinano'' was named after this old province. Historical record In 713, the road that traverses Mino and Shinano provinces was widened to accommodate increasing numbers of travelers through the Kiso District of modern Nagano Prefecture. In the Sengoku period, Shinano Province was often split among fiefs and castle towns developed, including Komoro, Ina, and Ueda. Shinano was one of the major centers of Takeda Shingen's power during his wars with Uesugi Kenshin and others. Suwa taisha was designated as the chief Shinto shrine (''ichinomiya'') for the province. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notably in 1918 and 1936. Later, the climatologist Rudolf Geiger (1894–1981) introduced some changes to the classification system, which is thus sometimes called the Köppen–Geiger climate classification system. The Köppen climate classification divides climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (temperate), ''D'' (continental), and ''E'' (polar). Each group and subgroup is represented by a letter. All climates are assigned a main group (the first letter). All climates except for those in the ''E'' group are assigned a seasonal precipitation subgroup (the second letter). For example, ''Af'' indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humid Continental Climate
A humid continental climate is a climatic region defined by Russo-German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1900, typified by four distinct seasons and large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and freezing cold (sometimes severely cold in the northern areas) winters. Precipitation is usually distributed throughout the year but often do have dry seasons. The definition of this climate regarding temperature is as follows: the mean temperature of the coldest month must be below or depending on the isotherm, and there must be at least four months whose mean temperatures are at or above . In addition, the location in question must not be semi-arid or arid. The cooler ''Dfb'', ''Dwb'', and ''Dsb'' subtypes are also known as hemiboreal climates. Humid continental climates are generally found between latitudes 30° N and 60° N, within the central and northeastern portions of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are rare and isolat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakanojō, Gunma
250px, Shima Onsen is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 15,571 in 6737 households, and a population density of 35 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Located in the northwestern portion of Gunma Prefecture, Nakanojō is surrounded by high peaks of over 1000 m in height, with the Agatsuma River passing through the center of town from west to east. The town has a mean elevation of 400 meters above sea level. The town's area is 83% mountains and forests (197 km2). * Rivers: Agatsuma River, Shima River * Lakes: Shimagawa Dam Surrounding municipalities Gunma Prefecture * Kusatsu * Naganohara * Higashiagatsuma * Shibukawa * Minakami Nagano Prefecture * Sakae * Yamanouchi * Takayama Niigata Prefecture * Yuzawa Climate Nakanojō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by hot summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nakanojō is 8. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsumagoi, Gunma
250px, Mount Shirane from Manza Onsen is a village located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 9,546 in 3,999 households, and a population density of 28 persons per km². The total area of the village is . 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 well known for growing cabbages. Parts of the village are within the borders of then Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park. * Mountains: Mount Asama (2568m), Mount Motoshirane (2171m), Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2160m), Mount Azumaya (2354m) * Rivers: Agatsuma River * Lakes: Lake Baragi, Lake Tashiro Surrounding municipalities Gunma Prefecture * Kusatsu * Naganohara Nagano Prefecture * Karuizawa * Komoro * Takayama * Suzaka * Ueda * Tōmi * Miyota Climate Tsumagoi has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''DBf'') charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakae, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 1,828 in 817 households, and a population density of 6.7 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Sakae is located in mountainous far northeastern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the east and Niigata Prefecture to the north. The village is located in an area of severe winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River flows from west to east through the northern part of the village. Mount Naeba (2145 meters) is on the border of the village with Niigata Prefecture. Through the northern part of the village, the JR Iiyama Line runs along the Chikuma River valley. The southern part of the village includes the remote area of Akiyama-go. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Yamanouchi ** Nozawaonsen ** Kijimadaira *Gunma Prefecture ** Nakanojō *Niigata Prefecture **Tōkamachi ** Jōetsu **Tsunan ** Yuzawa Climate The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamanouchi, Nagano
is a town located in Shimotakai District in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 12,403 in 5020 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Yamanouchi, located in the Japanese Alps, includes Shiga Highlands, one of the largest ski resorts in Japan. The town of Yamanouchi hosted three venues during the 1998 Winter Olympics: Snowboarding Half-pipe events were held at Kanbayashi Snowboard Park and the technical events of Alpine skiing were held at Mount Higashidate and Mount Yakebitai. The town of Yamanouchi is a gateway to Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park via Route 292, the Shiga-Kusatsu-Kogen Highway. This route is a mountain-ridge which connects Yamanouchi to Karuizawa in the south. Yamanouchi is also home to Jigokudani Monkey Park where Japanese macaques can be found soaking in an outdoor hot spring. These macaques were part of the opening sequence in Baraka, the 1992 non-narrative document ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nozawaonsen, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 3,653 in 1395 households and a population density of 63 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Nozawaonsen is located in mountainous northeastern Nagano Prefecture, about one hour's drive from Nagano City. To the south it borders Kijimadaira along the ridge of Mount Kenashi. To the west side the Chikuma River, the longest river in Japan, which forms a border of the village with the city of Iiyama. The north and the east borders Sakae village. The altitude of Nozawaonsen ranges from 300m above sea level at the lowest, to about 600m in the village, and 1,650m at the peak of Mount Kenashi. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Kijimadaira ** Sakae Climate The town has a humid continental climate (''Dfa'') in the Köppen climate classification, characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters. The average annual temperature in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iiyama, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 20,118 in 7372 households, and a population density of 99 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown" and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Snow Country". Geography Iiyama is located in the mountainous far northern portion of Nagano Prefecture, and is bordered by Niigata Prefecture to the north. The area is known for severe winters with heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River (the longest river in Japan) runs through the centre of the area and becomes known as the Shinano River when it passes into Niigata Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Nakano ** Kijimadaira ** Nozawaonsen ** Shinano ** Sakae *Niigata Prefecture ** Jōetsu ** Myōkō Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa''). The average annual temperatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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