Nagakute 長久手市 |
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Site of Expo 2005
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Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture |
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Coordinates: 35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E / 35.184000°N 137.048694°ECoordinates: 35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E / 35.184000°N 137.048694°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | |
Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ippei Yoshida | |
Area | ||
• Total | 21.55 km2 (8.32 sq mi) | |
Population (May 2015) | ||
• Total | 57,764 | |
• Density | 2,680/km2 (6,900/sq mi) | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
- Tree | Maple | |
- Flower | Satsuki azalea | |
Phone number | 0561-63-1111 | |
Address | 60-1 Yazako, Shironouchi, Nagakute-shi, Aichi, Japan 480-1196 | |
Website | Official website |
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 is located the flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west.
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.
Site of Expo 2005
Toyota Automobile Museum
Iroganeyama Historical park