Gunma, Gunma


Gunma was a town located in Gunma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2005, the town had an estimated population of 36,569 and a density of 1,666.77 persons per km². The total area was 21.94 km².
On January 23, 2006, Gunma, along with the towns of Kurabuchi and Misato, and the town of Shinmachi, was merged into the expanded city of Takasaki.
Gunma is located in the centre of Gunma Prefecture, and on a gentle slope between the foot of southeast Mt. Haruna and Maebashi plateau.
Although Jōetsu Shinkansen passes the section of Takasaki, there is no station.
Also, Kan-etsu Expressway passes in the section of Takasaki, but there is no interchange.