Shinshūshinmachi, Nagano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shinshūshinmachi
信州新町
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Former municipality
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Former Shinshūshinmachi town hall
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Location of Shinshūshinmachi in Nagano Prefecture
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 Shinshūshinmachi
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture |
| District | Kamiminochi |
| Merged | 1 January 2010 (now part of Nagano) |
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| • Total | 70.73 km2 (27.31 sq mi) |
| Population
(1 May 2008)
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| • Total | 5,181 |
| • Density | 73.3/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Shinshūshinmachi (pronounced Shin-shoo-shin-mah-chee) was once a small town in Japan. It was located in an area called Kamiminochi District, which is part of Nagano Prefecture. Think of it like a small community or village before it became part of a bigger city.
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Discovering Shinshūshinmachi
Shinshūshinmachi was a special place, known as a "town" (or machi in Japanese). It was a self-governing area with its own local government.
Where Was Shinshūshinmachi?
This former town was located in Nagano Prefecture, a beautiful part of Japan. Nagano is famous for its mountains and stunning natural scenery. Shinshūshinmachi was specifically found within a smaller area known as Kamiminochi District.
How Big Was the Town?
As of 2003, about 5,762 people lived in Shinshūshinmachi. The town covered an area of 70.73 square kilometers. To help you imagine, this is roughly the size of 7,073 football fields!
We can also talk about its population density. This means how many people live in each square kilometer. In Shinshūshinmachi, there were about 81 people living in every square kilometer. This tells us it wasn't a super crowded place.
Becoming Part of Nagano
Over time, many smaller towns and villages in Japan have joined together to form larger cities. This helps them share resources and manage services better.
On January 1, 2010, Shinshūshinmachi officially became part of the much larger city of Nagano. Another small village called Nakajō, which was also in Kamiminochi District, joined Nagano at the same time. This merger meant that Shinshūshinmachi no longer existed as a separate town. Its residents became citizens of Nagano City.
