Shimotsuke, Tochigi


Shimotsuke is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 59,635, and a population density of 800 persons per km². Its total area is 74.59 km².

Geography

Shimotsuke is located in southeastern Tochigi Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

The modern city of Shimotsuke was established on January 10, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Minamikawachi, and the towns of Kokubunji and Ishibashi.

Economy

Agriculture and light manufacturing are mainstays of the local economy, with production of Kanpyō, turmeric and spinach being prominent local crops. The city is increasingly a bedroom community for neighboring Utsunomiya.

Education

Railway