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Mitsuke is a city located in central Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 40,467 and a population density of 519 persons per km². Its total area was 77.01sqkm. The area of Mitsuke city is the smallest in Niigata Prefecture.GeographyMitsuke is located in an inland region near the geographical centre of Niigata Prefecture, it has a monument called the "Navel of Niigata" (新潟のへそ Niigata no heso.)Surrounding municipalitiesNiigata PrefectureNiigataSanjōHistoryThe area of present-day Mitsuke was part of ancient Echigo Province. The town of Mitsuke was established on April 1, 1887 with the creation of the municipalities system within Minamikanbara District, Niigata. It was raised to city status on March 31, 1954.EducationMitsuke has eight public elementary schools and four public middle schools. There are two public high schools, and also one special education school.TransportationRailwayJR East – Shin'etsu Main Line Mitsuke Station