Asahi, Nagano
# Asahi, Nagano

Asahi (朝日村, Asahi-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the village had an estimated population of 4,569 in 1533 households, and a population density of 63.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is 70.62 square kilometres (27.27 sq mi).

## Geography

Nagawa is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture within the Matsumoto Basin. Mount Hachimori (2446 meters) is the highest elevation in the village. The Shin-Shinano Frequency Converter Station is located in Asahi.

### Climate

The village has a climate characterized by characterized by cool humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification Dfb). The average annual temperature in Asahi is 7.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2151 mm with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 20.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around -6.7 °C.

### Surrounding municipalities

* Nagano Prefecture
   * Matsumoto
   * Shiojiri
   * Yamagata
   * Kiso

## History

The area of present-day Nagawa was part of ancient Shinano Province. Most of the area was part of the holdings of Matsumoto Domain, with a portion held by Takatō Domain during the Edo period. The village of Asahi was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the modern municipalities system.

## Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Asahi has remained relatively stable over the past 80 years.

## Education

Asahi has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated jointly between Asahi and neighboring Yamagata village. The village does not have a high school.

## Transportation

### Railway

The village does not have any passenger railway service.

### Highway

The village is not located on any national highway.

