Nogi, Tochigi


Nogi is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 25,331, and a population density of 837 persons per km². Its total area is 30.26 km².

Geography

Nogi is located in the flatlands in the far southeast corner of Tochigi Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

During the Edo period, Nogi-shuku was a post station on the Nikkō Kaidō highway connecting Edo with the shrines at Nikkō, located within Koga Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the area of Nogi was initially part of Ibaraki Prefecture, but was transferred to Tochigi Prefecture on November 14, 1871. Nogi village were created within Shimotsuga District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on January 1, 1965.

Economy

The economy of Nogi is heavily dependent on agriculture.

Education

Nogi has five primary schools and two middle schools.

Transportation

Railway