Bunsui, Niigata

Bunsui (分水町, Bunsui-machi) was a town located in Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Bunsui is now a part of the expanded city of Tsubame.

Bunsui

分水町
Former municipality
Honsen Bridge
Flag
Emblem
CountryJapan
RegionHokuriku
PrefectureNiigata Prefecture
DistrictNishikanbara District
MergedMarch 20, 2006
(now part of Tsubame)
Area
  Total39.61 km2 (15.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total15,130
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
TreeCherry blossom
3 former municipalities merged to create the new Tsubame City (blue area)

As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 15,130. The total area was 39.61 km².

On March 20, 2006, Bunsui, along with the town of Yoshida (also from Nishikanbara District), was merged into the expanded city of Tsubame.

The town plays host to the annual Spring Oiran Dochu festival.

Transportation

Railway

Highway


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