Takahama, Aichi

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Takahama
高浜市
—  City  —
View of Takayama City from Oyama Park

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Location of Miyoshi in Aichi
Takahama is located in Japan
Takahama
 
Coordinates: 34°53′N 136°59′E / 34.883°N 136.983°E / 34.883; 136.983Coordinates: 34°53′N 136°59′E / 34.883°N 136.983°E / 34.883; 136.983
Country Japan
Region Chūbu, Tōkai
Prefecture Aichi
Government
 • Mayor
Area
 • Total 13.00 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Population (August 2011)
 • Total 44,525
 • Density 3,430/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Symbols
- Tree Cinnamomum camphora
- Flower Chrysanthemum
Phone number 0566-52-1111
Address Aoki-chō, Tahakama-shi, Aichi-ken 444-1398
Website City of Takahama
Takahama City Hall

Takahama (高浜市 Takahama-shi?) is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2011, the city had an estimated population of 44,525 and a population density of 3430 persons per km². The total area was 13.00 km².

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[edit] Geography

Takahama is situated in south-central Aichi Prefecture.

[edit] Neighboring municipalities

[edit] History

Takahama Village was created within Hekinan District, Aichi Prefecture on October 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on July 9, 1900, and annexed neighboring Yoshihama and Takatori villages on May 1, 1906. Takahama was raised to city status on December 1, 1970, at which time Hekinan District ceased to exist.

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