Mine, Saga Explained

Mine
Native Name:三根町
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Former town
Seal Type:Emblem
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Relief:y
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan Kyushu#Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Kyushu
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Saga Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Miyaki
Extinct Title:Merged
Extinct Date:March 1, 2005
(now part of Miyaki)
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address

was a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The status of this municipality was changed from a village to a town on May 1, 1962.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,361 and a density of 449.66 persons per km2. Its total area was 16.37 km2.

On March 1, 2005, Mine, along with the towns of Kitashigeyasu and Nakabaru (all from Miyaki District), was merged to create the town of Miyaki.[1]

Mine's amenities include a sports center, junior high school, and two convenience stores. There is also a small library located somewhat towards the north. Mine has a small temple to a Buddha that is apparently able to cure warts. Mine is technically in the prefecture of Saga, but the city of Kurume in Fukuoka prefecture is closer than the city of Saga and is used by far more people. The city is just across the river called Mamebashi.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 総務省|令和2年版 地方財政白書|資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績 . Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60 . 2024-02-28 . 総務省 . ja.