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As of [[2003]], the city has an estimated [[population]] of 78,081 and the [[population density|density]] of 4,070.96 persons per [[square kilometer|km²]]. The total area is 19.18 km². |
As of [[2003]], the city has an estimated [[population]] of 78,081 and the [[population density|density]] of 4,070.96 persons per [[square kilometer|km²]]. The total area is 19.18 km². |
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The city was founded on [[October 1]], [[1972]] |
The city was founded on [[October 1]], [[1972]] replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on [[October 1]], [[1949]]. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyo, the ancient Japanese capital [[Emperor Kammu]] established there from [[784]] until [[794]] although the major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day [[Muko, Kyoto|Muko]]. |
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== Sister cities == |
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Revision as of 02:18, 5 February 2007
Nagaokakyō (長岡京市; -shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,081 and the density of 4,070.96 persons per km². The total area is 19.18 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1972 replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on October 1, 1949. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyo, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kammu established there from 784 until 794 although the major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day Muko.
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- Nagaokakyo official website in Japanese
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