Usuda, Nagano

Usuda
臼田町
Town
Usuda-machi
Former Usuda town hall
Former Usuda town hall
Flag of Usuda
Official seal of Usuda
Map of Usuda, Nagano
Location of Usuda in Nagano
Usuda is located in Japan
Usuda
Usuda
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 36°11′43.9″N 138°28′45.2″E / 36.195528°N 138.479222°E / 36.195528; 138.479222
CountryJapan
PrefectureNagano
DistrictMinamisaku
MergedApril 1, 2005
(now part of Saku)
Area
 • Total83.21 km2 (32.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total15,731
 • Density189.05/km2 (489.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)

Usuda (臼田町, Usuda-machi) was a town located in Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is the farthest point in the country away from the sea, although the nearby town of Saku claims to hold this distinction as well.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,731 and a density of 189.05 persons per km2. The total area is 83.21 km2.