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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]], [[Japan]].
{{nihongo| '''Kitanagoya'''|北名古屋市|Kitanagoya-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Aichi Prefecture]], [[Japan]].


As of February 2012, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 81,948 and a [[population density]] of 4,460 persons per km². The total area is 19.37 km².
As of May 2015, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 83,877 and a [[population density]] of 4,570 persons per km². The total area was {{convert|19.37|sqkm|sqmi}}.

The modern city of Kitanagoya was created as a result of merger of two neighboring towns: [[Shikatsu, Aichi|Shikatsu]] and [[Nishiharu, Aichi|Nishiharu]] (both from [[Nishikasugai District, Aichi|Nishikasugai District]]) 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==
==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 [[1 E7 m²|18.37 km²]].
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 west, and about 4 kilometers from north to south; an area of [[1 E7 m²|18.37 km²]].


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.
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>
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===
===Surrounding municipalities===
*[[Ichinomiya, Aichi|Ichinomiya]]
*Aichi Prefecture
**[[Ichinomiya, Aichi|Ichinomiya]]
*[[Komaki, Aichi|Komaki]]
**[[Komaki, Aichi|Komaki]]
*[[Iwakura, Aichi|Iwakura]]
**[[Iwakura, Aichi|Iwakura]]
*[[Kiyosu, Aichi|Kiyosu]]
**[[Kiyosu, Aichi|Kiyosu]]
*[[Toyoyama, Aichi|Toyoyama]]
**[[Toyoyama, Aichi|Toyoyama]]
*[[Nakamura-ku, Nagoya]]
**[[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 were merged to create the city of Kitanagoya on March 20, 2006.
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 were merged to create the city of Kitanagoya 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>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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==Education==
==Education==
*[[Nagoya University of Arts]]
*[[Nagoya University of Arts]]
*Kitanagoya has ten elementary schools, six middle schools and one high school.


==Sister city relations==
==Sister city relations==
* {{flagicon|Korea}} - [[Muan County]], [[South Jeolla Province ]], South Korea<ref name=International>{{cite web|url=http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=23&n=Aichi%20Prefecture|title=International Exchange|work=List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures|publisher=Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)|accessdate=21 November 2015}}</ref> , from January 9, 2008
* {{flagicon|Korea}} - [[Muan]], South Korea, from January 9, 2008


==Notable people from Kitanagoya==
==Notable people from Kitanagoya==

Revision as of 14:28, 23 December 2015

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 Prefecture
Location of Kitanagoya in Aichi Prefecture
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureAichi Prefecture
Government
 • MayorTamotsu Nagase
Area
 • Total
18.37 km2 (7.09 sq mi)
Population
 (May 2015)
 • Total
83,877
 • Density4,570/km2 (11,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeOsmanthus
- FlowerAzalea
Phone number0568-22-1111
Address15 Shimizuda, Nishinoho, Kitanagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 481-8531
WebsiteOfficial website

Kitanagoya (北名古屋市, Kitanagoya-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 83,877 and a population density of 4,570 persons per km². The total area was 19.37 square kilometres (7.48 sq mi).

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 west, and about 4 kilometers from north to south; an area of 18.37 km².

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.[1]

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.[2] The two towns were merged to create the city of Kitanagoya on March 20, 2006.[3]

Transportation

Railways

Highways

Education

Sister city relations

Notable people from Kitanagoya

References

  1. ^ Kitanagoya.lg.jp
  2. ^ Kitanagoya.lg.jp
  3. ^ "Profile of Kitanagoya City". Kitanagoya City. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  4. ^ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

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