Nagiso, Nagano

Nagiso
南木曽町
Town

Location of Nagiso in Nagano Prefecture
Nagiso

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°36′N 137°37′E / 35.600°N 137.617°E / 35.600; 137.617Coordinates: 35°36′N 137°37′E / 35.600°N 137.617°E / 35.600; 137.617
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Kōshin'etsu
Prefecture Nagano Prefecture
District Kiso
Area
  Total 215.96 km2 (83.38 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 5,458
  Density 25/km2 (65/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.nagiso.nagano.jp

Nagiso (南木曽町 Nagiso-machi) is a town located in Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,458 and a density of 25.27 persons per km². The total area is 215.96 km2 (83.38 sq mi).

Nagiso is a local railway station on the Chūō Main Line, and is the nearest rail access to the restored Meiji-era town of Tsumago, Nagano Prefecture.

General view of Nagiso


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