Yasu [town] - Yasu

Japanese: 野洲[町] - やす
Yasu [town] - Yasu
A former town in Yasu District, central Shiga Prefecture. Located in the Koto Plain between the Yasu River and the Hino River, it is a major producer of Omi rice. The Tokaido Main Line runs through the town, and factories have been moving in rapidly along National Route 8, with residential development also progressing. It is home to Mt. Mikami and the Prefectural Kibougaoka Cultural Park. In October 2004, it merged with Nakanushi Town, Yasu District, to form Yasu City. 40.51 km2 . Population: 36,755 (2003).

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Japanese:
滋賀県中部,野洲郡の旧町。野洲川と日野川の間の湖東平野部にあり,近江米の代表的産地。東海道本線が通じ,国道8号線沿いに工場の進出が著しく,宅地化も進んでいる。三上山,県立希望が丘文化公園がある。2004年10月野洲郡中主町と合併し,野洲市となる。40.51km2。3万6755人(2003)。

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