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Kitagata, Gifu

Kitagata
北方町
Town
Flag of Kitagata
Flag
Official seal of Kitagata
Symbol
Location of Kitagata in Gifu Prefecture
Location of Kitagata in Gifu Prefecture
Kitagata is located in Japan
Kitagata
Kitagata
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°26′N 136°41′E / 35.433°N 136.683°E / 35.433; 136.683Coordinates: 35°26′N 136°41′E / 35.433°N 136.683°E / 35.433; 136.683
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Gifu Prefecture
District Motosu
Government
 • Mayor Hideo Muroto
Area
 • Total 5.17 km2 (2.00 sq mi)
Population (July 2011)
 • Total 18,389
 • Density 3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Ilex integra
 • Flower Narcissus
 • Bird Common kingfisher
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address Kitagata 1323-5, Kitagata-chō, Motosu-gun, Gifu-ken
501-0492
Website www.town.kitagata.gifu.jp

Kitagata (北方町, Kitagata-chō) is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 18,389. The total area is 5.17 km2 (making it the smallest municipality of the country in area). The town is completely surrounded by the three cities of Gifu, Motosu and Mizuho.



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