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Asuke

Coordinates: 35°8′2.3″N 137°8′43.5″E / 35.133972°N 137.145417°E / 35.133972; 137.145417
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Asuke
足助町
Former municipality
Flag of Asuke
Official seal of Asuke
Location of Asuke in Aichi Prefecture
Location of Asuke in Aichi Prefecture
Asuke is located in Japan
Asuke
Asuke
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°8′2.3″N 137°8′43.5″E / 35.133972°N 137.145417°E / 35.133972; 137.145417
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureAichi Prefecture
DistrictHigashikamo
MergedApril 1, 2005
(now part of Toyota)
Area
 • Total193.00 km2 (74.52 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2005)
 • Total9,699
 • Density50.25/km2 (130.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerCamellia sasanqua

Asuke (足助町, Asuke-chō) was a town located in Higashikamo District, central Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 9,699 and a population density of 50.25 persons per km2. Its total area was 193.00 km2.

The Kōrankei Gorge in Asuke, home to about 4,000 Japanese maple trees, is one of Aichi Prefecture's best-known spots for viewing the brilliant colors of autumn.

Asuke Village was created on October 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on December 17, 1890. The town area was expanded on April 1, 1955, by the annexation of the neighboring villages of Morioka, Kamo, and Azuri.

On April 1, 2005, Asuke, along with the town of Fujioka, and village of Obara (both from Nishikamo District), the towns of Asahi and Inabu, and the village of Shimoyama (all from Higashikamo District), was merged into the expanded city of Toyota,[1][2] and has ceased to exist as an independent municipality.

The Kilometre Zero of Asuke

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References

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  1. ^ 豊田市. "山村地域移住情報バンク|豊田市". Toyota City (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-07. 平成17年4月1日に旧藤岡町、小原村、足助町、下山村、旭町、稲武町(旧6町村)が合併し、現在の豊田市になりました。
  2. ^ "愛知県の市町村合併 - 愛知県". Aichi Prefectural Government. Retrieved 2024-02-07.