Higashinaruse

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Higashinaruse
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“Higashinaruse is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the village had an estimated population of 2,363 in 944 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is of the village is 293.57 square kilometres (113.35 sq mi). In 1999,…”
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