Nakaizu (中伊豆町, Nakaizu-chō) was a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula.

Nakaizu
中伊豆町
Former municipality
Flag of Nakaizu
Official seal of Nakaizu
Nakaizu is located in Japan
Nakaizu
Nakaizu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°56′56″N 138°59′56″E / 34.9490°N 138.9990°E / 34.9490; 138.9990
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureShizuoka Prefecture
DistrictTagata
MergedApril 1, 2004
(now part of Izu)
Area
 • Total102.02 km2 (39.39 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2005)
 • Total8,457
 • Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)

As of March 1, 2004, final population data before the amalgamation, the town had an estimated population of 8,457 and a density of 77.03 persons per km2. The total area was 110.02 km2.

On April 1, 2004, Nakaizu, along with the towns of Amagiyugashima, Shuzenji and Toi (all from Tagata District), was merged to create the city of Izu.

Nakaizu, located in the Izu-Kogen highlands of central Izu Peninsula was noted for its production of wasabi and shiitake.

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