Ureshino, Saga
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Ureshino (嬉野市, Ureshino-shi) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
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Ureshino
嬉野市 | |
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Coordinates: 33°8′N 130°4′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Saga Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Taichiro Taniguchi (since February 2006) |
Area | |
• Total | 126.51 km2 (48.85 sq mi) |
Population (February 28, 2017) | |
• Total | 26,937[1] |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 1769 Babashitakō, Shiota-chō, Ureshino-shi, Saga-ken 849–1411 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Cherry blossom, Wisteria |
Tree | Camellia sinensis |
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The modern city of Ureshino was formed on January 1, 2006, by the merger of the former town of Ureshino, absorbing the town of Shiota (both from Fujitsu District). Ureshino is locally known for the green tea grown there and its hot spring resorts.