Shuzenji, Shizuoka Explained

Shuzenji
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Former municipality
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:34.9717°N 138.9304°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Chūbu (Tōkai)
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Shizuoka Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Tagata
Extinct Title:Merged
Extinct Date:April 1, 2004
(now part of Izu)
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:69.4
Population Total:16,328
Population As Of:March 1, 2005
Population Density Km2:236.5
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address

was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula.

As of March 1, 2004, final population data before the amalgamation, the town had an estimated population of 16,328 and a density of 236.5 persons per km2. The total area was 69.04 km2.

On April 1, 2004 Shuzenji, along with the towns of Amagiyugashima, Nakaizu and Toi (all from Tagata District), was merged to create the city of Izu.

Shuzenji was located in an inland region of Izu Peninsula and was noted for its numerous onsen hot spring resorts. The area was also noted for its production of wasabi and shiitake.

The town of Shuzenji was founded on April 1, 1889 within Kimisawa District, Shizuoka. In 1896, Kimisawa District was abolished and became part of Tagata District.

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