Nasukarasuyama


Nasukarasuyama is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 25,313, and a population density of 145 persons per km². Its total area is 174.35 km².

History

The area began as a castle town for Karasuyama Domain in the Edo period, centered on Karasuyama Castle, a fortification dating to the Kamakura period. Karasuyama Town was established with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It merged with the neighboring villages of Mukada, Sakai, and Nanago on March 31, 1954. The modern city of Nasukarasuyama was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Karasuyama and Minaminasu.

Geography

Nasukarasuyama is located in the eastern of Tochigi Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

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