Overview of Nagano Prefecture and list of its municipalities

1．Nagano (city)
Nagano (長野市, Nagano-shi, pronounced [nagaꜜno ɕi]) is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, located in the Nagano Basin (Zenkoji Daira) in the central Chūbu region of Japan. Nagano is categorized as a core city of Japan. Nagano City is the highest prefectural capital in Japan, with an altitude of 371.4 meters (1,219 ft). The city is surrounded by mountains, the highest of which is Mount Takatsuma (2,353m), and is near the confluence of the Chikuma River - the longest and widest river in Japan - and the Sai River. As of 1 June 2019, the city had an estimated population of 370,632 in 160,625 households, and a population density of 444 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 834.81 square kilometres (322.32 sq mi).
Population:367,198 size of the Municipality:834.81km2
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・Nagano (city):tourist attractions： TempleShrineart museumstationparkMountain
2．Matsumoto, Nagano
Matsumoto (松本市, Matsumoto-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. As of 1 March 2019, the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi).
Population:239,342 size of the Municipality:978.47km2
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・Matsumoto, Nagano:tourist attractions： Castleart museumstationparkhot springMountainriver
3．Ueda, Nagano
Ueda (上田市, Ueda-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the city had an estimated population of 157,480 in 67,783 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 552.04 square kilometres (213.14 sq mi), which makes it the fifth largest city in Nagano Prefecture in terms of area.
Population:151,836 size of the Municipality:552.04km2
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・Ueda, Nagano:tourist attractions： TempleShrineCastlestation
4．Okaya, Nagano
Okaya (岡谷市, Okaya-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the city had an estimated population of 48,616 in 19,257 households, and a population density of 570 persons per km². The total area of the city is 85.10 square kilometres (32.86 sq mi).
Population:46,524 size of the Municipality:85.10km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Okaya, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
5．Iida, Nagano
Iida (飯田市, Iida-shi) is a city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, Iida had an estimated population of 101,536, and a population density of 154 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 658.66 square kilometres (254.31 sq mi). Iida is an environmental model city (環境モデル都市, Kankyō moderu toshi), a municipality designated by the Japanese government to be a model for making large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions towards a low-carbon society.
Population:95,724 size of the Municipality:658.66km2
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・Iida, Nagano:tourist attractions： art museumstationMountain
6．Suwa, Nagano
Suwa (諏訪市, Suwa-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 48,972 in 20698 households, and a population density of 452 persons per km². The total area of the city is 109.17 square kilometres (42.15 sq mi).
Population:47,862 size of the Municipality:109.17km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Suwa, Nagano:tourist attractions： TempleCastleart museumstation
7．Suzaka, Nagano
Suzaka (須坂市, Suzaka-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 50,828 in 19,979 households, and a population density of 334 persons per km². The total area of the city is 149.6 square kilometres (57.8 sq mi).
Population:48,978 size of the Municipality:149.67km2
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・Suzaka, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
8．Komoro, Nagano
Komoro (小諸市, Komoro-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 42,489 in 18776 households, and a population density of 430 persons per km². Its total area is 98.55 square kilometres (38.05 sq mi).
Population:40,645 size of the Municipality:98.55km2
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・Komoro, Nagano:tourist attractions： Castlestation
9．Ina, Nagano
Ina (伊那市, Ina-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 68,177 in 27587 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the city is 667.93 square kilometres (257.89 sq mi). In 2016, the former town of Takatō, now part of Ina, was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:64,868 size of the Municipality:667.93km2
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・Ina, Nagano:tourist attractions： CastlestationMountain
10．Komagane, Nagano
Komagane (駒ヶ根市, Komagane-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the city had an estimated population of 32,210 in 12937 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km². The total area of the city is 165.86 square kilometres (64.04 sq mi).
Population:31,650 size of the Municipality:165.86km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Komagane, Nagano:tourist attractions： Templestation
11．Nakano, Nagano
Nakano (中野市, Nakano-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 42,664 in 15649 households, and a population density of 380 persons per km². The total area of the city is 112.18 square kilometres (43.31 sq mi).
Population:41,309 size of the Municipality:112.18km2
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・Nakano, Nagano:tourist attractions： CastlestationMountain
12．Ōmachi, Nagano
Ōmachi (大町市, Ōmachi-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 27,559 in 11861 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 565.15 square kilometres (218.21 sq mi).
Population:25,212 size of the Municipality:565.15km2
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・Ōmachi, Nagano:tourist attractions： ShrinestationMountain
13．Iiyama, Nagano
Iiyama (飯山市, Iiyama-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the city had an estimated population of 20,118 in 7372 households, and a population density of 99 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 202.43 square kilometres (78.16 sq mi). It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown" and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Snow Country".
Population:18,839 size of the Municipality:202.43km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Iiyama, Nagano:tourist attractions： CastlestationMountain
14．Chino, Nagano
Chino (茅野市, Chino-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 55,673 in 23,236 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is 266.59 square kilometres (102.93 sq mi).
Population:55,657 size of the Municipality:266.59km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Chino, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
15．Shiojiri, Nagano
Shiojiri (塩尻市, Shiojiri-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 67,240 in 27,602 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 289.98 square kilometres (111.96 sq mi).
Population:66,578 size of the Municipality:289.98km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Shiojiri, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
16．Saku, Nagano
Saku (佐久市, Saku-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 99,131 in 41,522 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is 423.51 square kilometres (163.52 sq mi).
Population:97,671 size of the Municipality:423.51km2
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・Saku, Nagano:tourist attractions： CastleMuseumstation
17．Chikuma, Nagano
Chikuma (千曲市, Chikuma-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 59,381 in 22,018 households, and a population density of 500 persons per km². The total area of the city was 119.79 square kilometres (46.25 sq mi).
Population:58,202 size of the Municipality:119.79km2
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・Chikuma, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
18．Tōmi, Nagano
Tōmi (東御市, Tōmi-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city had an estimated population of 29,440 in 12,068 households, and a population density of 262 persons per km². The total area of the city is 112.37 square kilometres (43.39 sq mi).
Population:29,662 size of the Municipality:112.37km2
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・Tōmi, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationpark
19．Azumi
Azumi (あずみ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yū Koyama. Its story concerns the title character, a young woman brought up as part of a team of assassins, charged with killing the warlords that threaten the uneasy peace in Feudal Japan in the aftermath of its long Sengoku civil war period. Azumi was originally published by Shogakukan and serialized in Big Comic Superior, and received an Excellence Prize at the 1997 Japan Media Arts Festival and the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1998. The manga was later adapted to two feature films starring Aya Ueto (2003's Azumi and 2005's Azumi 2: Death or Love), and a video game and a stage play in 2005.
Population:93,534 size of the Municipality:331.78km2
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・Azumi:tourist attractions： ShrineMuseumstationMountain
20．Koumi, Nagano
Koumi (小海町, Koumi-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 4,676 in 2012 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km². The total area of the town is 114.20 square kilometres (44.09 sq mi). The town mascot is "Ptylitza", an imaginary small gnome-like creature, images of which can be seen all over the town.
Population:4,143 size of the Municipality:114.20km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Koumi, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
21．Kawakami, Nagano
Kawakami (川上村, Kawakami-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 4,009 in 1419 households, and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the village is 209.61 square kilometres (80.93 sq mi). The village office is located at an altitude of 1,185 meters, the highest of any municipality in Japan. Kawakami is famous for its lettuce, as well as the Kawakami breed of dogs, Kawakami Inu.
Population:3,694 size of the Municipality:209.61km2
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・Kawakami, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
22．Minamimaki, Nagano
Minamimaki (南牧村, Minamimaki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 2924 in 1091 households, and a population density of 22 persons per km². The total area of the village is 133.09 square kilometres (51.39 sq mi).
Population:2,959 size of the Municipality:133.09km2
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・Minamimaki, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
23．Minamiaiki, Nagano
Minamiaiki (南相木村, Minamiaiki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 1,057 in 430 households, and a population density of 16 persons per km². The total area of the village is 66.05 square kilometres (25.50 sq mi).
Population:928 size of the Municipality:66.05km2
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24．Kitaaiki
Kitaaiki (北相木村, Kitaaiki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 755 in 350 households, and a population density of 13 persons per km². The total area of the village is 56.32 square kilometres (21.75 sq mi).
Population:696 size of the Municipality:56.32km2
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・Kitaaiki:tourist attractions： Mountain
25．Sakuho, Nagano
Sakuho (佐久穂町, Sakuho-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,076 in 4330 households, and a population density of 59 persons per km². The total area of the town is 188.15 square kilometres (72.65 sq mi).
Population:9,949 size of the Municipality:188.15km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Sakuho, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
26．Karuizawa, Nagano
Karuizawa (軽井沢町, Karuizawa-machi) is a resort town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 20,323 in 9897 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the town is 156.03 km2 (60.24 sq mi). Karuizawa is one of the oldest and most famous summer resorts in Japan, visited by many people from different countries since the 19th century.
Population:19,706 size of the Municipality:156.03km2
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・Karuizawa, Nagano:tourist attractions： art museumstation
27．Miyota, Nagano
Miyota (御代田町, Miyota-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 15,562 in 6897 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km². The total area of the town is 58.79 square kilometres (22.70 sq mi).
Population:15,885 size of the Municipality:58.79km2
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・Miyota, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationparkMountainAlcohol
28．Tateshina, Nagano
Tateshina (立科町, Tateshina-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 7,147 in 2834 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres (25.82 sq mi). Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards.
Population:6,361 size of the Municipality:66.87km2
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・Tateshina, Nagano:tourist attractions： Mountain
29．Aoki, Nagano
Aoki (青木村, Aoki-mura) is a village in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2019, the village had an estimated population of 4,360 in 1742 households, and a population density of 76 persons per km². The total area of the village is 57.10 square kilometres (22.05 sq mi).
Population:4,024 size of the Municipality:57.10km2
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30．Nagawa, Nagano
Nagawa (長和町, Nagawa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 6,088 in 2650 households, and a population density of 32.6 persons per km². The total area of the town is 183.86 square kilometres (70.99 sq mi).
Population:5,439 size of the Municipality:183.86km2
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31．Shimosuwa
Shimosuwa (下諏訪町, Shimosuwa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 20,055 in 8864 households, and a population density of 300 persons per km². The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres (25.82 sq mi).
Population:18,629 size of the Municipality:66.87km2
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・Shimosuwa:tourist attractions： stationMountain
32．Fujimi, Nagano
Fujimi (富士見町, Fujimi-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 14,485 in 5958 households, and a population density of 102 persons per km². The total area of the town is 144.76 square kilometres (55.89 sq mi).
Population:13,915 size of the Municipality:144.76km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Fujimi, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
33．Hara, Nagano
Hara (原村, Hara-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the village had an estimated population of 7,661 in 2445 households, and a population density of 174 persons per km². The total area of the village is 43.26 square kilometres (16.70 sq mi).
Population:7,690 size of the Municipality:43.26km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Hara, Nagano:tourist attractions： Mountain
34．Tatsuno, Nagano
Tatsuno (辰野町, Tatsuno-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the town had an estimated population of 18,951 in 7917 households, and a population density of 112 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 169.20 square kilometres (65.33 sq mi).
Population:17,982 size of the Municipality:169.20km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Tatsuno, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
35．Minowa, Nagano
Minowa (箕輪町, Minowa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 25,051 in 9737 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the town is 85.91 square kilometres (33.17 sq mi).
Population:24,785 size of the Municipality:85.91km2
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・Minowa, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
36．Iijima, Nagano
Iijima (飯島町, Iijima-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 9,446 in 3599 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 86.96 square kilometres (33.58 sq mi).
Population:8,763 size of the Municipality:86.96km2
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・Iijima, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
37．Minamiminowa
Minamiminowa (南箕輪村, Minamiminowa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 15,463 in 6115 households, and a population density of 371 persons per km². The total area of the village is 40.99 square kilometres (15.83 sq mi).
Population:16,133 size of the Municipality:40.99km2
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・Minamiminowa:tourist attractions： station
38．Nakagawa, Nagano
Nakagawa (中川村, Nakagawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 4,910 in 1628 households, and a population density of 64 persons per km². The total area of the village is 77.05 square kilometres (29.75 sq mi). Nakagawa is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:4,534 size of the Municipality:77.05km2
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・Nakagawa, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
39．Miyada
Miyada (宮田村, Miyada-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,051 in 3439 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km². The total area of the village is 54.50 square kilometres (21.04 sq mi).
Population:8,454 size of the Municipality:54.50km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Miyada:tourist attractions： stationAlcohol
40．Matsukawa, Nagano (Shimoina)
Matsukawa (松川町, Matsukawa-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 13,043 in 4364 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the town is 72.79 square kilometres (28.10 sq mi). Like many other small Southern Nagano villages, it is famous for its apples.
Population:12,280 size of the Municipality:72.79km2
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・Matsukawa, Nagano (Shimoina):tourist attractions： station
41．Takamori, Nagano
Takamori (高森町, Takamori-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2014, the town had an estimated population of 13.067 in 4427 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 45.36 square kilometres (17.51 sq mi).
Population:12,761 size of the Municipality:45.36km2
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・Takamori, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
42．Anan, Nagano
Anan (阿南町, Anan-chō) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 4,616 in 2058 households, and a population density of 38 persons per km². The total area of the town is 123.07 square kilometres (47.52 sq mi).
Population:4,083 size of the Municipality:123.07km2
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43．Achi, Nagano
Achi (阿智村, Achi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 6,379 in 2360 households, and a population density of 30.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 214.43 square kilometres (82.79 sq mi).
Population:5,856 size of the Municipality:214.43km2
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・Achi, Nagano:tourist attractions： Mountain
44．Hiraya, Nagano
Hiraya (平谷村, Hiraya-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2018, the village had an estimated population of 414 in 192 households, and a population density of 5.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is 77.37 square kilometres (29.87 sq mi).
Population:377 size of the Municipality:77.37km2
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45．Neba, Nagano
Neba (根羽村, Neba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018, the village had an estimated population of 890, and a population density of 9.9 persons per km². The total area of the village is 89.97 square kilometres (34.74 sq mi). Neba is known for its sweet corn, shiitake, and mountain trout.
Population:838 size of the Municipality:89.97km2
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・Neba, Nagano:tourist attractions： Mountainriver
46．Shimojō
Shimojō (下條村, Shimojō-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,748 in 1275 households, and a population density of 98 persons per km2. The percentage of the population over 65 years old was 33.78%. The total area of the village is 38.12 square kilometres (14.72 sq mi).
Population:3,410 size of the Municipality:38.12km2
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47．Urugi
Urugi (売木村, Urugi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 552 in 274 households, and a population density of 13 persons per km². The total area of the village is 43.43 square kilometres (16.77 sq mi).
Population:518 size of the Municipality:43.43km2
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48．Tenryū, Nagano
Tenryū (天龍村, Tenryū-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 1,275 in 712 households, and a population density of 12.1 persons per km². The total area of the village is 109.44 square kilometres (42.26 sq mi).
Population:1,094 size of the Municipality:109.44km2
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・Tenryū, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
49．Yasuoka, Nagano
Yasuoka (泰阜村, Yasuoka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 1,622 in 688 households, and a population density of 25 persons per km². The total area of the village is 64.59 square kilometres (24.94 sq mi).
Population:1,481 size of the Municipality:64.59km2
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・Yasuoka, Nagano:tourist attractions： station
50．Takagi, Nagano
Takagi (喬木村, Takagi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 6,117 in 2022 households, and a population density of 92 persons per km². The total area of the village is 66.61 square kilometres (25.72 sq mi).
Population:5,752 size of the Municipality:66.61km2
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51．Toyooka, Nagano
Toyooka (豊丘村, Toyooka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 6,704 in 2156 households, and a population density of 87 persons per km². The total area of the village is 85.2 square kilometres (32.9 sq mi).
Population:6,305 size of the Municipality:76.79km2
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52．Ōshika, Nagano
Ōshika (大鹿村, Ōshika-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018, the village had an estimated population of 977, and a population density of 3.9 persons per km². The total area of the village is 248.28 square kilometres (95.86 sq mi). Ōshika is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:962 size of the Municipality:248.28km2
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53．Agematsu
Agematsu (上松町, Agematsu-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019, the town had an estimated population of 4,451 in 2091 households, and a population density of 26 persons per km². The total area of the town is 168.42 square kilometres (65.03 sq mi).
Population:3,917 size of the Municipality:168.42km2
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・Agematsu:tourist attractions： station
54．Nagiso
Nagiso (南木曽町, Nagiso-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 4,111 in 1751 households,[1] and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the town was 215.93 square kilometres (83.37 sq mi). Nagiso is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:3,768 size of the Municipality:215.93km2
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55．Kiso, Nagano (village)
Kiso (木祖村, Kiso-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 2,877 in 1116 households, and a population density of 20 persons per km². The total area of the village is 140.50 square kilometres (54.25 sq mi).
Population:2,533 size of the Municipality:140.50km2
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・Kiso, Nagano (village):tourist attractions： stationriver
56．Ōtaki, Nagano
Ōtaki (王滝村, Ōtaki-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 753 in 378 household, and a population density of 2.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is 310.82 square kilometres (120.01 sq mi). At present, Ōtaki's land area is 95% forestland; 86% of which is designated national forest.
Population:681 size of the Municipality:310.82km2
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57．Ōkuwa
Ōkuwa (大桑村, Ōkuwa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,693 in 1558 households, and a population density of 16 persons per km². The total area of the village is 234.47 square kilometres (90.53 sq mi).
Population:3,257 size of the Municipality:234.47km2
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・Ōkuwa:tourist attractions： stationMountain
58．Kiso, Nagano (town)
Kiso (木曽町, Kiso-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 5 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,045 in 4892 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km². The total area of the town is 476.03 square kilometres (183.80 sq mi). Kiso Town is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:10,112 size of the Municipality:476.03km2
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・Kiso, Nagano (town):tourist attractions： CastlestationMountain
59．Omi, Nagano
Omi (麻績村, Omi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 2,738 in 1130 households, and a population density of 80 persons per km². The total area of the village is 34.48 square kilometres (13.31 sq mi).
Population:2,435 size of the Municipality:34.38km2
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・Omi, Nagano:tourist attractions： Museumstation
60．Ikusaka
Ikusaka (生坂村, Ikusaka-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019, the village have an estimated population of 1,743 in 721 households, and a population density of 44.6 persons per km². The total area of the village is 39.05 square kilometres (15.08 sq mi).
Population:1,615 size of the Municipality:39.05km2
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61．Yamagata, Nagano
Yamagata (山形村, Yamagata-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 8,726 in 3071 households, and a population density of 333 persons per km². The total area of the village is 24.98 square kilometres (9.64 sq mi).
Population:8,270 size of the Municipality:24.98km2
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62．Asahi, Nagano
Asahi (朝日村, Asahi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 4,569 in 1533 households, and a population density of 63.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is 70.62 square kilometres (27.27 sq mi).
Population:4,130 size of the Municipality:70.62km2
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・Asahi, Nagano:tourist attractions： Mountain
63．Chikuhoku
Chikuhoku (筑北村, Chikuhoku-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018, the village had an estimated population of 4,688 in 1873 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 99.47 square kilometres (38.41 sq mi).
Population:3,985 size of the Municipality:99.47km2
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・Chikuhoku:tourist attractions： stationMountain
64．Ikeda, Nagano
Ikeda (池田町, Ikeda-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 9,793 in 3947 households, and a population density of 247 persons per km². The total area of the town is 40.16 square kilometres (15.51 sq mi). Ikeda is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:9,049 size of the Municipality:40.16km2
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65．Matsukawa, Nagano (Kitaazumi)
Matsukawa (松川村, Matsukawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,689 in 3813 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the village is 47.07 square kilometres (18.17 sq mi).
Population:9,500 size of the Municipality:47.07km2
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・Matsukawa, Nagano (Kitaazumi):tourist attractions： station
66．Hakuba
Hakuba (白馬村, Hakuba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,007 in 4267 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 189.36 square kilometres (73.11 sq mi). Hakuba is located in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern part of the Japanese Alps and is world famous as a ski resort. It is also the starting point for trekking Mount Shirouma and Mount Goryu, two of the One Hundred Mountains of Japan. As the surrounding valley has an annual snow fall of over 11 meters, it is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics (Alpine, Ski Jump, Crosscountry).
Population:8,743 size of the Municipality:189.36km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Hakuba:tourist attractions： stationMountain
67．Otari, Nagano
Otari (小谷村, Otari-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2018, the village had an estimated population of 2,914 in 1251 households, and a population density of 11 persons per km². The total area of the village is 267.91 square kilometres (103.44 sq mi).
Population:2,592 size of the Municipality:267.91km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Otari, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
68．Sakaki, Nagano
Sakaki (坂城町, Sakaki-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 15,025 in 6211 households, and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town is 53.64 square kilometres (20.71 sq mi).
Population:13,494 size of the Municipality:53.64km2
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・Sakaki, Nagano:tourist attractions： Castlestation
69．Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it may negatively affect health. People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m2; the range 25–30 kg/m2 is defined as overweight. Some East Asian countries use lower values to calculate obesity. Obesity is a major cause of disability and is correlated with various diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.Obesity has individual, socioeconomic, and environmental causes. Some known causes are diet, physical activity, automation, urbanization, genetic susceptibility, medications, mental disorders, economic policies, endocrine disorders, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.While a majority of obese individuals at any given time are attempting to lose weight and are often successful, maintaining weight loss long term is rare. There is no effective, well-defined, evidence-based intervention for preventing obesity. Obesity prevention requires a complex approach, including interventions at societal, community, family, and individual levels. Changes to diet and exercising are the main treatments recommended by health professionals. Diet quality can be improved by reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods, such as those high in fat or sugars, and by increasing the intake of dietary fiber, if these dietary choices are available, affordable, and accessible. Medications can be used, along with a suitable diet, to reduce appetite or decrease fat absorption. If diet, exercise, and medication are not effective, a gastric balloon or surgery may be performed to reduce stomach volume or length of the intestines, leading to feeling full earlier, or a reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children. In 2015, 600 million adults (12%) and 100 million children were obese in 195 countries. Obesity is more common in women than in men. Today, obesity is stigmatized in most of the world. Conversely, some cultures, past and present, have a favorable view of obesity, seeing it as a symbol of wealth and fertility. Nevertheless, in 2013, several medical societies, including the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association, classified obesity as a disease.
Population:10,649 size of the Municipality:19.12km2
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・Obesity:tourist attractions： station
70．Takayama, Nagano
Takayama (高山村, Takayama-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the village had an estimated population of 7,101 in 2466 households, and a population density of 72 persons per km². The total area of the village is 98.56 square kilometres (38.05 sq mi). Takayama is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:6,390 size of the Municipality:98.56km2
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71．Yamanouchi, Nagano
Yamanouchi (山ノ内町, Yamanouchi-machi) is a town located in Shimotakai District in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 12,403 in 5020 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 265.90 square kilometres (102.66 sq mi). Yamanouchi, located in the Japanese Alps, includes Shiga Highlands, one of the largest ski resorts in Japan. The town of Yamanouchi hosted three venues during the 1998 Winter Olympics: Snowboarding Half-pipe events were held at Kanbayashi Snowboard Park and the technical events of Alpine skiing were held at Mount Higashidate and Mount Yakebitai. The town of Yamanouchi is a gateway to Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park via Route 292, the Shiga-Kusatsu-Kogen Highway. This route is a mountain-ridge which connects Yamanouchi to Karuizawa in the south. Yamanouchi is also home to Jigokudani Monkey Park where Japanese macaques can be found soaking in an outdoor hot spring. These macaques were part of the opening sequence in Baraka, the 1992 non-narrative documentary film directed by Ron Fricke.
Population:10,853 size of the Municipality:265.90km2
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・Yamanouchi, Nagano:tourist attractions： ZoostationMountain
72．Kijimadaira
Kijimadaira (木島平村, Kijimadaira-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2018, the village had an estimated population of 4,468, and a population density of 45.8 persons per km². The total area of the village is 99.32 square kilometres (38.35 sq mi).
Population:4,216 size of the Municipality:99.32km2
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73．Nozawaonsen
Nozawaonsen (野沢温泉村, Nozawaonsen-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,653 in 1395 households and a population density of 63 persons per km². The total area of the village is 57.96 square kilometres (22.38 sq mi).
Population:3,217 size of the Municipality:57.96km2
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・Nozawaonsen:tourist attractions： Dishes
74．Shinano, Nagano
Shinano (信濃町, Shinano-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019, the town had an estimated population of 8,339 in 3351 households, and a population density of 56 persons per km². The total area of the town is 149.30 square kilometres (57.65 sq mi).
Population:7,473 size of the Municipality:149.30km2
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・Shinano, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain
75．Ogawa, Nagano
Ogawa (小川村, Ogawa-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 2,585 in 1074 households, and a population density of 44 persons per km². The total area of the village is 58.11 square kilometres (22.44 sq mi). Ogawa is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
Population:2,147 size of the Municipality:58.11km2
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76．Iizuna
Iizuna (飯綱町, Iizuna-machi) is a town located in the Kamiminochi District of norther Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,115 in 4187 households, and a population density of 150 persons per km2. the total area of the town is 75.00 square kilometres (28.96 sq mi).
Population:9,952 size of the Municipality:75.00km2
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・Iizuna:tourist attractions： stationMountain
77．Sakae, Nagano
Sakae (栄村, Sakae-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 1,828 in 817 households, and a population density of 6.7 persons per km². The total area of the village is 271.66 square kilometres (104.89 sq mi).
Population:1,545 size of the Municipality:271.66km2（境界未定部分あり）
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・Sakae, Nagano:tourist attractions： stationMountain

Municipalities in Nagano Prefecture