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Mizuho, Gifu

Mizuho
瑞穂市
City
Flag of Mizuho
Flag
Location of Mizuho in Gifu Prefecture
Location of Mizuho in Gifu Prefecture
Mizuho is located in Japan
Mizuho
Mizuho
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°E / 35.400; 136.683Coordinates: 35°24′N 136°41′E / 35.400°N 136.683°E / 35.400; 136.683
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Gifu Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Takamasa Hori (since June 2007)
Area
 • Total 28.19 km2 (10.88 sq mi)
Population (July 2011)
 • Total 52,269
 • Density 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Sakura
 • Flower Hydrangea
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1288 Beppu, Mizuho-shi, Gifu-ken
501-0293
Website www.city.mizuho.lg.jp

Mizuho (瑞穂市 Mizuho-shi?) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,269, with 19,567 households and a population density of 1,900 persons per km². The total area is 28.19 km².

The modern city of Mizuho was established on May 1, 2003, from the merger of the towns of Hozumi (穂積?) and Sunami (巣南?) (both from Motosu District).



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