Nagakute, Aichi
| Nagakute 長久手市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°11′N 137°03′E / 35.183°N 137.05°ECoordinates: 35°11′N 137°03′E / 35.183°N 137.05°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōkai region Chūbu region |
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| Prefecture | Aichi | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Ippei Yoshida | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 21.54 km2 (8.32 sq mi) | ||
| Population (November 2011) | |||
| • Total | 52,995 | ||
| • Density | 2,460/km2 (6,400/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Maple | ||
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea | ||
| Phone number | 0561-63-1111 | ||
| Address | 60-1, Yazako, Shironouchi, Nagakute-shi, Aichi, Japan 480-1196 | ||
| Website | www.town.nagakute.aichi.jp/english/salon/top e.html | ||
Nagakute (長久手市 Nagakute-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city had an estimated population of 52,995 and a population density of 2460 persons per km². The total area was 21.54 km².
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[edit] Geography
Nagakute is located the flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west.
[edit] Neighboring municipalities
[edit] History
During the Sengoku period, the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute was held in this vicinity. During the Edo period area of modern Nagakute was part of the holdings of Owari Domain. Nagakute Village was established within Aichi District on May 10, 1906 through the merger of the hamlets of Ogusa and Kitano. Nagakute was elevated to town status on April 1, 1971. Expo 2005 was a major boost to the local economy, and led to the construction of the Linimo, a commercial linear motor train, to connect the area with the Nagoya metropolis. Nagakute became a city on January 4, 2012.
[edit] Education
- Aichi Medical University
- Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
- Aichi Shukutoku University
- Aichi Prefectural University
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
- Linimo – Tobu Kyuryo Line
[edit] Highway
The Tōmei Expressway passes through Nagakute, but there is no interchange within city limits
[edit] Sister city relations
[edit] Local attractions
- Toyota Automobile Museum
- Meito Art Museum
- Expo 2005 Site
[edit] Noted people from Nagakute
- Shinta Fukushima – professional soccer player
[edit] External links
Media related to Nagakute, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons
- Nagakute official website (Japanese) (Also in English)
[edit] References
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