Kamiminochi district

The district spans across 282.65 square kilometers of land, incorporating two towns and one village: Iizuna, Ogawa, and Shinano within Nagano Prefecture.

Kamiminochi district emerged during the Meiji period administrative reforms, with its official establishment taking place on January 4, 1879 as part of Japan's modernization.

The district maintains local events focused on agriculture, where residents gather to showcase regional products and participate in traditional community celebrations throughout the year.

The population density of 84.11 persons per square kilometer reflects the rural nature of this area, which connects to major cities through an established road network.

Mount Iizuna within the district provides winter sports facilities while Ogawa town received recognition for maintaining traditional Japanese agricultural landscapes.

Location: Nagano Prefecture

Inception: January 4, 1879

GPS coordinates: 36.78300,138.15400

Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:33