Ureshino, Saga
| Japanese Name: | 嬉野市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Saga |
| Population: | 29,644 |
| Area: | 126.51: |
| Longitude | 130.0601144 |
| Latitude | 33.12808389999999 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.ureshino.lg.jp/ |
Ureshino, Saga
Ureshino (嬉野市, Ureshino-shi) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 29,227 and a population density of 231 persons per km². The total area is 126.51 km².
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.
