Anabuki [town] - Anabuki

Japanese: 穴吹[町] - あなぶき

An old town in Mima County in the central north of Tokushima Prefecture. Most of the area is mountainous, with cultivated land along the Yoshino River and its tributary, the Anabuki River, which flow east along the northern border. The main settlement is on a terrace near the confluence of the two rivers, and is connected to the Tokushima Line. The town produces rice, wheat, beef cattle, and also engages in forestry. Tsurugi Gorge, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, is located upstream of the Anabuki River. In March 2005, it merged with Waki Town, Mima Town, and Kiyadaira Village in Mima County to become a city, Mima City. Area: 108.88 ^km2 . Population: 7,617 (2003).

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Japanese:

徳島県中北部，美馬(みま)郡の旧町。大部分が山地で，北境を東流する吉野川と支流穴吹川沿いに耕地がある。主集落は両川の合流点付近の段丘上にあり，徳島線が通じる。米，麦，肉牛などを産し，林業も行う。穴吹川上流に紅葉の名所剣峡がある。2005年３月美馬郡脇町，美馬町，木屋平村と合併し市制，美馬市となる。108.88km²。7617人（2003）。

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