is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 50,266 in 21,028 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geography Midori is located in eastern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō Plains. The city is shaped like an inverse triangle, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the north, and by the city of Kiryū to the east and west. The Watarase River runs through parts of Midori City.
Surrounding municipalities Gunma Prefecture Isesaki Kiryū Numata Ōta Tochigi Prefecture Kanuma Nikkō Sano
Climate Midori has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Midori is 14.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1296 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.7 °C.Midori climate data
Demographics Per Japanese census data,Midori population statistics the population of Midori has recently plateaued after a long period of growth.
History The city of Midori was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the town of Ōmama (from Yamada District), the town of Kasakake (from Nitta District), and the village of Azuma (from Seta District). All three districts were dissolved as a result of this merger.
Government Midori has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 18 members. Midori contributes one member to the Gunma Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Gunma 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy Midori is noted for its production of tomatoes and eggplants.
Education Midori has seven public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government, and one public high school operated by the Gunma Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. Kiryu University and its associated junior college are located in Midori.
Elementary schools Azuma Elementary School Kasakake Elementary School Kasakake Kita Elementary School Kasakake Higashi Elementary School Omama Higashi Elementary School Omama Kita Elementary School Omama Minami Elementary School Middle schools Azuma Middle School Kasakake Middle School Kasakake Minami Middle School Omama Higashi Middle School Omama Middle School High schools Omama High School Universities Kiryu University
Hanawa Elementary School closed, and later became a museum.
Transportation Railway JR East – Ryōmō Line
Watarase Keikoku Railway – Watarase Keikoku Line – – ( – ) – – – – – Jōmō Electric Railway Company - Jōmō Line
Tōbu Railway – Tōbu Kiryū Line – ( – ) –
Highway
Local attractions
Iwajuku, National Historic Site Tomihiro Art Museum
Notable people Yui Ogura, voice actress, singer Yamato Wakatsuki, professional football player
References
External links
Official Website