Aizumi, Tokushima
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Aizumi 藍住町 |
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 Location of Aizumi in Tokushima Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 34°8′N 134°30′E / 34.133°N 134.500°ECoordinates: 34°8′N 134°30′E / 34.133°N 134.500°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Tokushima Prefecture | |
| District | Itano | |
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| • Total | 16.27 km2 (6.28 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 31,623 | |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Aizumi (藍住町 Aizumi-chō?) is a town located in Itano District, in northeastern Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 31,623 and a density of 1,943.64 persons per km². The total area is 16.27 km².
The historically significant site of Shozui Castle Park can be found in the east of the town. Shozui Castle Park is the site of the ruins of Shozui Castle. This castle was the stronghold from which various historical lords such as Lord Hosokawa and Lord Miyoshi ruled over Awa Province, now known as modern day Tokushima Prefecture, during the Muromachi era (1336-1573).
Aizumi is situated on the north side of the downstream area of the Yoshino River, which flows through the middle of Tokushima. The town is located around the middle of Itano District in a delta zone that surrounds the Yoshinogawa and old Yoshinogawa. At 5.17 meters above sea level it is a very flat area with no hilly or mountainous areas found within the confines of the town district.
To the south of the town across the Yoshinogawa lies the town of Tokushima, and in a northwest direction, on the other side of the old Yoshino River, are Itano and Naruto. To the east lies Kitajima.
The annual mean air temperature is 15.7 degrees; the temperature is at its lowest in January when the average temperature is a comparatively warm 5.2 degrees. The annual mean rainfall is 1,586.6 mm, and the average monthly discharge is 132.2 mm. During winter, the average monthly discharge is 50 mm throughout the season, with a touch of Seto Inland Sea-style climate being present.
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