Midori, Gunma


Midori is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2015, the city had an estimated population of 50,951, and a population density of 244 persons per km2. Its total area is 208.42 km2.

Geography

Midori is located in eastern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō Plains. The city is shaped like an inverse triangle, bordered by Tochigi Prefecture to the north, and by the city of Kiryū to the east and west. The Watarase River runs through parts of Midori City.

Surrounding municipalities

The modern city of Midori was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the town of Ōmama, the town of Kasakake, and the village of Azuma. All three districts were dissolved as a result of this merger.

Economy

Midori is noted for its production of tomatoes and eggplants.

Education

Railway