Morotsuka, Miyazaki
| Morotsuka 諸塚村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Morotsuka in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
  Morotsuka Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°33′43″N 131°18′5″E / 32.56194°N 131.30139°ECoordinates: 32°33′43″N 131°18′5″E / 32.56194°N 131.30139°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| District | Higashiusuki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 187.59 km2 (72.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,202 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Morotsuka (諸塚村 Morotsuka-son) is a village located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 2,202 and the density of 11.74 persons per km². The total area is 187.59 km². Its industry is forestry and farming, and its local products include shiitake mushrooms, tea, and miso. Despite the small size of the village, it has a strong community and many popular festivals steeped in Japanese traditional culture.
To get to Morotsuka, travel northwest from Hyuga up route 327.
External links
Media related to Morotsuka, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons- Morotsuka official website (Japanese)
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