Anjō, Aichi
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| Anjō 安城市 |
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| Coordinates: 34°58′N 137°5′E / 34.967°N 137.083°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | ||
| Prefecture | Aichi | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Gaku Kamiya | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 86.01 km2 (33.2 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2008) |
176,323 | ||
| - Density | 2,050/km2 (5,309.5/sq mi) | ||
| City Symbols | |||
| - Tree | Japanese Black Pine | ||
| - Flower | Scarlet Sage | ||
| Website | Anjō City | ||
| Phone number | 0566-76-1111 | ||
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18-23, Sakuramachi, Anjō-shi, Aichi-ken |
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Anjō (安城市 Anjō-shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 176,323 and the density of 2,050 persons per km². The total area is 86.01 km².
The city was founded on May 5, 1952.
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[edit] History
Anjō was once known as "Japan's Denmark" (日本デンマーク) in the 1920s and 1930s when the Meiji Irrigation Canal was opened. The city was transformed from a barren area into one of the most agriculturally productive regions of the period, sparking the comparison with Denmark, then the most highly advanced agricultural nation in the world.[1] This reference to Denmark remains in the form of Den Park, a Danish theme park, as well as Den Beer, a microbrew available in the park.
After the post-war economic growth of Japan, the city became largely industrial, hosting many automotive-related factories. However, Anjō still has a sizable farming sector; in addition to rice, wheat, and soybeans, notable agricultural products include figs, Japanese pears, and cucumbers.
[edit] Transport
Anjō is well-served by rail and road links thanks to its location on the Pacific Ocean coast.
[edit] Rail
The Tōkaidō Shinkansen stops at Mikawa-Anjō Station, but Anjō Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line and Shin-Anjō Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line and Nishio Line serve the commercial center of the city.
[edit] Road
National Route 1 and National Route 23 provide the main east-west access through the city, with Aichi Prefectural Route 48 running between the two.
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