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{{nihongo|'''Kitanagoya'''|北名古屋市|Kitanagoya-shi|lead=yes|lit. "North Nagoya"}} is a [[cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Aichi Prefecture|Aichi]], [[Japan]]. The city was created as a result of merger of two neighboring towns, [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] and [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] on March 20, 2006.
{{nihongo| '''Kitanagoya'''|北名古屋市|Kitanagoya-shi|lead=yes|lit. "North Nagoya"}} }} is a [[cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Aichi Prefecture]], Japan. As of February 2012, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 81,948 and a [[population density]] of 4460 persons per km&sup2;. The total area is 19.37&nbsp;km². The city was created as a result of merger of two neighboring towns, [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] and [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] on March 20, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Profile of Kitanagoya City |publisher=Kitanagoya City |year=2008 |url=http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html |accessdate=2008-03-08 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080328060009/http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-03-28}}</ref>


==Geography==
As of March 1, 2008, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 80,578 and a [[population density]] of 4385.39 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is [[1 E7 m²|18.37km<sup>2</sup>]].
Kitanagoya is located in the northwest region of [[Aichi Prefecture]]. The city lies within a 10 kilometers range of downtown Nagoya and is relatively small. The city is about 6 kilometers from east to Wwest, and about 4 kilometers from north to south; an area of [[1 E7 m²|18.37km<sup>2</sup>]].
The city is located in the heart of Nobi Plain, approximately five meters above sea level. There are numerous rivers, including the Gojo River, Shin River, and Aise River, which create a natural biosphere.
Due to the warm weather throughout the year, agriculture is highly developed, using the productive fertile soil and land with an alluvial fan created by [[Kiso River|Kiso]] and Shonai River.<ref>[http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html Kitanagoya.lg.jp]</ref>


===Surrounding municipalities===
The city was founded on March 20, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Profile of Kitanagoya City |publisher=Kitanagoya City |year=2008 |url=http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html |accessdate=2008-03-08 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080328060009/http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-03-28}}</ref>
*[[Ichinomiya, Aichi|Ichinomiya]]
*[[Komaki, Aichi|Komaki]]
*[[Iwakura, Aichi|Iwakura]]
*[[Kiyosu, Aichi |Kiyosu]]
*[[Toyoyama, Aichi|Toyoyama]]
*[[Nakamura-ku, Nagoya]]


== History ==
==History==
The area of present-day Kitanagoya was part of rural [[Nishikasugai District, Aichi]] from 1889. The area began to develop in the [[Taishō period]] with the development of the [[Meitetsu Inuyama Line|Meitetsu Inuyama train line]]. The town of [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] was created on April 1, 1961, followed by [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] on November 1, 1963 as the population increased due to increasing industrialization of the area. <ref>[http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html Kitanagoya.lg.jp]</ref> The two towns [[Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan|merged]] to form the new city of Kitanagoya on March 20, 2006.
Two old towns (the town of [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] and [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]]) was part of the Kasugai County during the beginning of the [[Meiji period]] and were divided into 20 smaller villages. But in the end of the 39 th year of the [[Meiji period]], the villages of [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] and [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] were born.


==Transportation==
The first step in expansion began in the first year of the [[Taishō period]] with the development of the [[Meitetsu Inuyama Line|Meitetsu Inuyama train line]]. Later in the 30 th year of the [[Showa period]], there was a population boost accommodating the cities' expansion. In the 36 th year of the [[Showa period]], the town of [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]], in the 38th year (of the [[Showa period]]), the town of [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] were born due to enforced industrialization. Since then, the towns have continued to develop, renowned as [[Nagoya|Nagoya City's]] commuter and urban agricultural towns.<ref>[http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html Kitanagoya.lg.jp]</ref>
===Railways===
*[[Meitetsu]] – [[Meitetsu Inuyama Line | Inuyama Line]]
**{{ja-stalink|Nishiharu}} - {{ja-stalink| Tokushige-Nagoya-Geidai }}


===Highways===
== Transportation ==
*[[Route 16 (Nagoya Expressway)]]
The [[Meitetsu Inuyama Line|Meitetsu Inuyama train line]] runs from the north and south ends of the city and connects with the [[Nagoya]] and [[Inuyama]] junction. In addition, [[Meitetsu Inuyama Line|Meitetsu Inuyama train line]] shares the railway with [[Tsurumai Line|Tsurumai Subway line]] (owned by the [[Nagoya|city of Nagoya]] ) allowing easy access to the downtown area of [[Nagoya]] .
*[[Japan National Route 22]]


==Education==
The [[Japan National Route 22|National Highway 22]] runs along the western side of the city, and close by is the [[Japan National Route 41|National Highways 41]] and 302, [[Meishin Expressway|Meishin Toll Road]], Nagoya Toll Road 11 Komaki line, Higashi meihan Automobile Road as well. The Nagoya Toll Road 16, the Ichinomiya line, has been recently established, allowing faster access to the [[Chūbu Centrair International Airport|Nagoya Airport]] and creating a more traffic friendly environment.<ref>[http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html Kitanagoya.lg.jp]</ref>
*[[ Nagoya University of Arts]]


== Location and Environment ==
The city is located in the northwest region of [[Aichi Prefecture]] . Kitanagoya city is bordered by the [[Nagoya|City of Nagoya]] to the south, [[Toyoyama, Aichi|Town of Toyoyama]] to the east, [[Kiyosu, Aichi|City of Kiyosu]] to the west, and City of [[Komaki, Aichi|Komaki]], [[Iwakura, Aichi|Iwakura]], and [[Ichinomiya, Aichi|Ichinomiya]] to the north. The city lies within a 10 kilometers range of downtown Nagoya and is relatively small. The city is about 6 kilometers from East to West, and about 4 kilometers from North to South; an area of [[1 E7 m²|18.37km<sup>2</sup>]].
The city is located in the heart of Noubi Plain, about five meters (give or take) from sea level. There are many rivers such as the Gojo River, Shin River, and Aise River, creating a very natural biosphere.
Due to the warm weather throughout the year, agriculture is highly developed, using the productive fertile soil and land with an alluvial fan created by [[Kiso River|Kiso]] and Shounai River.<ref>[http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/en/profile/profile.html Kitanagoya.lg.jp]</ref>


== See also ==
==Sister city relations==
* {{flagicon|Korea}} - [[Muan]], Korea, from January 9, 2008
* [[Nishiharu, Aichi]]
* [[Shikatsu, Aichi]]


== References ==
{{reflist}}


==Notable people from Kitanagoya==
== External links ==
*[[Takuya Ishida]] - actor
*[[Atsunori Inaba]] – professional baseball player
*[[Kiyoshi Hatanaka]] – professional boxer

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category-inline}}
* {{ja icon}} [http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/ Official website]
* {{ja icon}} [http://www.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp/ Official website]

Revision as of 02:56, 6 May 2012

Kitanagoya
北名古屋市
City
Kitanagoya City Hall West
Kitanagoya City Hall West
Flag of Kitanagoya
Flag
Coat of arms of Kitanagoya
Coat of arms
Location of Kitanagoya in Aichi
Location of Kitanagoya in Aichi
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu, Tōkai
PrefectureAichi
Government
 • MayorTamotsu Nagase
Area
 • Total18.37 km2 (7.09 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2012)
 • Total81,948
 • Density4,460/km2 (11,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeOsmanthus
- FlowerAzalea
Phone number0568-22-1111
Address15 Shimizuda, Nishinoho, Kitanagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 481-8531
Websitewww.city.kitanagoya.lg.jp

Kitanagoya (Japanese: 北名古屋市, Hepburn: Kitanagoya-shi, lit. "North Nagoya") }} is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2012, the city had an estimated population of 81,948 and a population density of 4460 persons per km². The total area is 19.37 km². The city was created as a result of merger of two neighboring towns, Shikatsu and Nishiharu on March 20, 2006.[1]

Geography

Kitanagoya is located in the northwest region of Aichi Prefecture. The city lies within a 10 kilometers range of downtown Nagoya and is relatively small. The city is about 6 kilometers from east to Wwest, and about 4 kilometers from north to south; an area of 18.37km2. The city is located in the heart of Nobi Plain, approximately five meters above sea level. There are numerous rivers, including the Gojo River, Shin River, and Aise River, which create a natural biosphere. Due to the warm weather throughout the year, agriculture is highly developed, using the productive fertile soil and land with an alluvial fan created by Kiso and Shonai River.[2]

Surrounding municipalities

History

The area of present-day Kitanagoya was part of rural Nishikasugai District, Aichi from 1889. The area began to develop in the Taishō period with the development of the Meitetsu Inuyama train line. The town of Shikatsu was created on April 1, 1961, followed by Nishiharu on November 1, 1963 as the population increased due to increasing industrialization of the area. [3] The two towns merged to form the new city of Kitanagoya on March 20, 2006.

Transportation

Railways

Highways

Education


Sister city relations

  • Korea - Muan, Korea, from January 9, 2008


Notable people from Kitanagoya

References

  1. ^ "Profile of Kitanagoya City". Kitanagoya City. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  2. ^ Kitanagoya.lg.jp
  3. ^ Kitanagoya.lg.jp

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