Mizuho, Gifu

Mizuho (瑞穂市, Mizuho-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 30 November 2018^[update], the city had an estimated population of 54,686 and a population density of 1900 persons per km², in 20866 households.^[1] The total area of the city was 28.19 square kilometres (10.88 sq mi).

Geography

Mizuho is located in south-west Gifu Prefecture in the northwestern part of the Nōbi Plain, sandwiched between the cities of Gifu and Ogaki. The Nagara River and the Ibi River flow through the city. Mizuho is surrounded by the city of Seki to the west, south and east, and by the city of Gujō to the north.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Mizuho is 15.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1942 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C.^[2]

Neighbouring municipalities

• Gifu Prefecture
  • Cities of
    Ōgaki and Motosu
  • Towns of Kitagata (Motosu District) and Anpachi and Gōdo (Anpachi District)

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,^[3] the population of Mizuho has increased rapidly over the past 50 years.

History

The area around Mizuho was part of traditional

• Asahi University

Primary and secondary education

Mizuho has seven public elementary schools and three public middle schools operated by the city government. The city does not have a high school.

Transportation

Railway

• Central Japan Railway Company - Tōkaidō Main Line
  • Hozumi
• Tarumi Railway
  - Tarumi Line
  • Yokoya - Jūkujō - Mieji

Highway

• National Route 21

References

External links

• Media related to Mizuho, Gifu at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website (in Japanese)