Tōkai, Aichi
Tōkai
東海市 | |
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 Amida Buddha, Shurakuen Park | |
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 Location of Tōkai in Aichi Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Atsuo Suzuki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.43 km2 (16.77 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2015) | |
| • Total | 111,950 |
| • Density | 2,580/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Camphor laurel |
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| Phone number | 052-603-2211, 0562-33-1111 |
| Address | 1-1, Chūōmachi, Tōkai-shi, Aichi-ken 476-8601 |
| Website | Official website |
Tōkai (東海市, Tōkai-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 111,950 and a population density of 2580 persons per km². The total area was 43.43 square kilometres (16.77 sq mi).
Geography
Tōkai is located in the far northwestern neck of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east, and the metropolis of Nagoya to the north.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The city of Tōkai was established on April 1, 1969 through the merger of the former towns of Yokosuka and Ueno (both from Chita District).
Economy
Tōkai has a strong industrial base along its coastline, dominated by a large steel mill owned by Nippon Steel.
Education
- Seijoh University
- Nagoya Meitoku Junior College
- Nihon Fukushi University – Tokai campus
- Tōkai has twelve elementary schools six middle schools and three high schools
Transportation
Railway
Highway
- Isewangan Expressway
- Route 4 (Nagoya Expressway)
- Chitahantō Road (no interchange)
- Japan National Route 155
- Japan National Route 247
- Japan National Route 302
Sister city relations
– Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan, since October 20, 1999- - Kamaishi, Iwate, Japan, since March 24, 2007
- – Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan, since November 20, 2009
-Nilüfer, Turkey,[1] since May 10, 2007
- Shire of Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia[1] since October 16, 2014
Local attractions
- Shurakuen Park
- Oike Park
Noted people from Tōkai
- Kamakichi Kishinouye – biologist
- Tomohiro Kondo – professional golfer
- Dragon Kid – professional wrestler
References
- ^ a b "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
External links
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