Agatsuma River

Agatsuma River
Agatsuma River at Agatsuma Valley
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Native name吾妻川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
SourceTorii Pass
 • locationBorder of Gunma with Nagano
 • coordinates36°29′20″N 138°23′53″E / 36.489°N 138.398°E / 36.489; 138.398
 • elevation2,362 m (7,749 ft)
MouthTone River
 • location
Shibukawa, Gunma
 • coordinates
36°30′00″N 139°00′58″E / 36.5°N 139.016083°E / 36.5; 139.016083
 • elevation
166 m (545 ft)
Length76.22 km (47.36 mi)
Basin size1,366 km2 (527 sq mi)

The Agatsuma River (吾妻川, Agatsuma-gawa) is a major river in the northern Kantō region of Japan. It is 76.22 kilometres (47.36 mi) in length and has a basin area of 1,366 square kilometres (527 sq mi). Located entirely within Gunma Prefecture, it is one of the prefecture's major rivers. It is also a major tributary of the Tone River. The river is an important source of hydroelectric power, and 17 power plants are located on its banks.[1]

  1. ^ "吾妻川流域のなりたち | 利根川水系砂防事務所 | 国土交通省 関東地方整備局". www.ktr.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-05.

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