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Yasu, Shiga

Yasu
野洲市
City
Flag of Yasu
Flag
Location of Yasu in Shiga Prefecture
Location of Yasu in Shiga Prefecture
Yasu is located in Japan
Yasu
Yasu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°4′N 136°2′E / 35.067°N 136.033°E / 35.067; 136.033Coordinates: 35°4′N 136°2′E / 35.067°N 136.033°E / 35.067; 136.033
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Yoshiaki Yamanaka
Area
 • Total 80.15 km2 (30.95 sq mi)
Population (August 1, 2011)
 • Total 50,583
 • Density 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 2100-1, Koshinohara, Yasu-shi, Shiga-ken
520-2395
Website www.city.yasu.lg.jp

Yasu (野洲市 Yasu-shi?) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Yasu was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the former town of Yasu, absorbing the town of Chūzu (both from Yasu District). Therefore, Yasu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

As of August 1, 2011 the city has an estimated population of 50,583 and a population density of 630 persons per km². The total area is 80.15 km².



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