Anpachi 安八町 |
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Location of Anpachi in Gifu Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 35°20′N 136°40′E / 35.333°N 136.667°ECoordinates: 35°20′N 136°40′E / 35.333°N 136.667°E | ||
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 |
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Website |
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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.