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Chikusa-ku
千種区
Ward
Higashiyama Sky tower and park as seen from Midland square
Higashiyama Sky tower and park as seen from Midland square
Location of Chikusa-ku in Nagoya
Location of Chikusa-ku in Nagoya
CountryJapan
RegionTōkai region
Chūbu region
PrefectureAichi
Area
 • Total18.23 km2 (7.04 sq mi)
Population
 (November 2011)
 • Total161,196
 • Density8,840/km2 (22,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeFlowering Dogwood
- FlowerHydrangea[1]
Phone number052-762-3111
Address8-37 Kakuōzan-dōri, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 464-8644
Websitewww.city.nagoya.jp/chikusa/ Template:Ja-icon
Chikusa-ku Ward Office

Chikusa (千種区, Chikusa-ku) is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population of 151,196 and a population density of 8,840 persons per km². The total area was 18.23 km².

Geography

Chikusa Ward is located in northeastern Nagoya city.

Surrounding municipalities

History

The town of Chikusa and the village of Higashiyama in Aichi District were annexed by the city of Nagoya on August 22, 1921, becoming part of Higashi Ward. Chikusa Ward was established in 1937. On April 5, 1955 the neighboring village of Itaka was merged into Chikua Ward.

Education

Transportation

Railroads

Highways

Local attractions

Noted people from Chikusa-ku, Nagoya

References

  1. ^ "千種区の概要" (in Japanese). Nagoya City. 1 October 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
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