Tōkai 東海市 |
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Amida Buddha, Shurakuen Park
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Location of Tōkai in Aichi Prefecture |
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Coordinates: 35°01′23″N 136°54′7.9″E / 35.02306°N 136.902194°ECoordinates: 35°01′23″N 136°54′7.9″E / 35.02306°N 136.902194°E | ||
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 | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
- 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).
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.
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).
Tōkai has a strong industrial base along its coastline, dominated by a large steel mill owned by Nippon Steel.