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Nagano Prefecture

What is Nagano Prefecture

Located almost at the heart of Japan, Nagano is a mountainous prefecture that includes the Japanese Alps. Rich in tourist areas where people can feel close to nature, its plateaus remain cool in summer and are popular as summer getaways.

Total area：

135.62(100km²）
Proportion of forested land：

74.8%
Average annual temperature：

12.3°C

Maximum temperature

31.2°C

Minimum temperature

-4.6°C
Total population：

21,200,000people
Population density：

157people/km²
No. of foreign students：

1,025people

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