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Anpachi, Gifu

Anpachi
安八町
Town
Flag of Anpachi
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Location of Anpachi in Gifu Prefecture
Location of Anpachi in Gifu Prefecture
Anpachi is located in Japan
Anpachi
Anpachi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°20′N 136°40′E / 35.333°N 136.667°E / 35.333; 136.667Coordinates: 35°20′N 136°40′E / 35.333°N 136.667°E / 35.333; 136.667
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Gifu Prefecture
District Anpachi
Government
 • Mayor Tadashi Hori
Area
 • Total 18.19 km2 (7.02 sq mi)
Population (July 2011)
 • Total 15,274
 • Density 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Mignonette
 • Flower Narcissus
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address Kōritori 161, Anpachi-chō, Anpachi-gun, Gifu-ken
503-0198
Website www.town.anpachi.gifu.jp (Japanese)

Anpachi (安八町, Anpachi-chō?) is a town located in the Anpachi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 15,274. The total area of the town is 18.19 km². The Solar Ark, an over 300m long photovoltaic power generation facility is located in the town.

In 1955, the three villages of Musubu, Namori and Maki merged to form the village of Anpachi. In 1960 the village of Anpachi gained town status, creating the current Anpachi.



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