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{{Infobox City Japan
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|Name= Minamiizu
| name = Minamiizu
|JapaneseName=南伊豆町
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|MapImage= Minamiizu in Shizuoka Prefecture.png
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{{nihongo|'''Minamiizu'''|南伊豆町|Minamiizu-chō}} is a [[towns of Japan|town]] located at the southern tip of [[Izu Peninsula]] in [[Kamo District, Shizuoka|Kamo District]], [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]], [[Japan]]. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 9,637 and a [[population density|density]] of 87.1 persons per km². The total area is 110.58 km².
{{nihongo|'''Minamiizu'''|南伊豆町|Minamiizu-chō}} is a [[towns of Japan|town]] located at the southern tip of [[Izu Peninsula]] in [[Kamo District, Shizuoka|Kamo District]], [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]], [[Japan]]. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 9,637 and a [[population density|density]] of 87.1 persons per km². The total area is 110.58 km².


==Geography==
==Geography==
Minamiizu occupies the southern tip of [[Izu Peninsula]], a hilly region with an indented [[ria]] coastline facing the [[Philippine Sea]] of the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The area has numerous [[hot spring]]s. Warmed by the warm [[Kuroshio Current]], the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. Parts of the town are within the borders of [[Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park]], and the historic [[Irōzaki Lighthouse]] is located at the tip of Cape Irōzaki, to the south of town.
Minamiizu occupies the southern tip of [[Izu Peninsula]], a hilly region with an indented [[ria]] coastline facing the [[Philippine Sea]] of the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The area has numerous [[hot spring]]s. Warmed by the warm [[Kuroshio Current]], the area enjoys a warm [[maritime climate]] with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. Parts of the town are within the borders of [[Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park]], and the historic [[Irōzaki Lighthouse]] is located at the tip of Cape Irōzaki, to the south of town.
===Neighboring municipalities===
===Neighboring municipalities===
*[[Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda]]
*[[Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda]]
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==History==
==History==
During the [[Edo period]], all of [[Izu Province]] was [[tenryo]] territory under direct control of the [[Tokugawa shogunate]], and the area now comprising Minamiizu Town consisted of 25 villages. During the cadastral reform of the early [[Meiji period]] in 1889, the area was reorganized into six villages (Minamizaka, Minaminaka, Minamikami, Mizaka, Mihama and Chikuma) within Kamo District. The town of Minamiizu was formed in July 1955 through the merger of these six villages. Around March 31, 2010, the city of [[Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda]] and three municipalities in Kamo District ([[Kawazu, Shizuoka|Kawazu]], [[Matsuzaki, Shizuoka|Matsuzaki]], and Minamiizu) [[Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan|will merge]].
During the [[Edo period]], all of [[Izu Province]] was ''[[tenryō]]'' territory under direct control of the [[Tokugawa shogunate]], and the area now comprising Minamiizu Town consisted of 25 villages. During the cadastral reform of the early [[Meiji period]] in 1889, the area was reorganized into six villages (Minamizaka, Minaminaka, Minamikami, Mizaka, Mihama and Chikuma) within Kamo District. The town of Minamiizu was formed in July 1955 through the merger of these six villages.


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Minamiizu is served by [[Japan National Route 136]]. The town does not have any rail connections.
Minamiizu is served by [[Japan National Route 136]]. The town does not have any rail connections.



==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:34, 3 August 2010

Minamiizu
南伊豆町
Town
Location of Minamiizu in Shizuoka
Location of Minamiizu in Shizuoka
LandJapan
RegionTōkai (Chūbu)
PrefectureShizuoka
DistrictKamo District
Area
 • Total110.58 km2 (42.70 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2009)
 • Total9,637
 • Density87.1/km2 (226/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0558-62-1111
Address328-2 Shimokamo, Minamiizu-chō, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka-ken 415-0303
WebsiteTown of Minamiizu HP

Minamiizu (南伊豆町, Minamiizu-chō) is a town located at the southern tip of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,637 and a density of 87.1 persons per km². The total area is 110.58 km².

Geography

Minamiizu occupies the southern tip of Izu Peninsula, a hilly region with an indented ria coastline facing the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean. The area has numerous hot springs. Warmed by the warm Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. Parts of the town are within the borders of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, and the historic Irōzaki Lighthouse is located at the tip of Cape Irōzaki, to the south of town.

Neighboring municipalities

History

During the Edo period, all of Izu Province was tenryō territory under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate, and the area now comprising Minamiizu Town consisted of 25 villages. During the cadastral reform of the early Meiji period in 1889, the area was reorganized into six villages (Minamizaka, Minaminaka, Minamikami, Mizaka, Mihama and Chikuma) within Kamo District. The town of Minamiizu was formed in July 1955 through the merger of these six villages.

Economy

Tourism based on water sports and the hot spring industry, commercial fishing and farming are mainstays of the local economy.

Transport

Minamiizu is served by Japan National Route 136. The town does not have any rail connections.

References

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