Nagakute, Aichi
Nagakute, Aichi
Nagakute 長久手市 | |
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City | |
 Seal | |
 Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture | |
  Nagakute | |
| Coordinates:35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E [4] | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ippei Yoshida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.55 km2(8.32 sq mi) |
| Population (April 2017) | |
| • Total | 56,627 |
| • Density | 2,627.7/km2(6,806/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
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| Satsuki azalea |
| Phone number | 0561-63-1111 |
| Address | 60-1 Yazako, Shironouchi, Nagakute-shi, Aichi, Japan 480-1196 |
| Website | Official website [5] |
Nagakute city hall
Linimo
Nagakute (長久手市, Nagakute-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of May 2015, the city has an estimated population of 57,764 and a population density of 2,680 persons per km². The total area was 21.55 square kilometres (8.32 sq mi).
Nagakute 長久手市 | |
|---|---|
City | |
Seal | |
Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture | |
Nagakute | |
| Coordinates:35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E [4] | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ippei Yoshida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.55 km2(8.32 sq mi) |
| Population (April 2017) | |
| • Total | 56,627 |
| • Density | 2,627.7/km2(6,806/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Maple |
| Satsuki azalea |
| Phone number | 0561-63-1111 |
| Address | 60-1 Yazako, Shironouchi, Nagakute-shi, Aichi, Japan 480-1196 |
| Website | Official website [5] |
Geography
Nagakute is located in the flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west.
Neighboring municipalities
Nagoya (Moriyama-ku, Meitō-ku)
Toyota
Seto
Nisshin
Owariasahi
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 Nagakute (different spelling as 長湫村), Kamigō and Yazako. 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 was elevated to city status on January 4, 2012.
Education
Higher education
Aichi Medical University
Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
Aichi Shukutoku University
Aichi Prefectural University
Primary education
Nagakuta has six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.
International Schools
International Christian Academy of Nagoya
Transportation
Railway
Linimo – Tobu Kyuryo Line Hanamizuki-dōri –Irigaike-kōen –Nagakute Kosenjō –Geidai-dōri –Kōen-nishi –Aichikyūhaku-kinen-kōen
Highway
The Tōmei Expressway passes through Nagakute, but there is no interchange within city limits
Sister city relations
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Local attractions
Toyota Automobile Museum
Meito Art Museum
Expo 2005 Site
Proposed future site of Studio Ghibli amusement park, set to open by 2022 [1] [6]
Notable people from Nagakute
Shinta Fukushima – professional soccer player
Mine Kawakami - pianist