Kiryū, Gunma
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kiryū is a city situated in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, known for its historical fabric production dating back to the Nara period. The city is nestled in the Kantō Plain, near the Tochigi border, and benefits from its location near Mount Akagi. It features two rivers, the Kiryū and Watarase, and was established as a town in 1889.
Statistics
Area
274.45 km²
Population
108,991