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Takahama, Aichi

Takahama
高浜市
City
View of Takayama City from Oyama Park
View of Takayama City from Oyama Park
Flag of Takahama
Flag
Official seal of Takahama
Seal
Location of Takahama in Aichi Prefecture
Location of Takahama in Aichi Prefecture
Takahama is located in Japan
Takahama
Takahama
 
Coordinates: 34°55′39″N 136°59′16″E / 34.92750°N 136.98778°E / 34.92750; 136.98778Coordinates: 34°55′39″N 136°59′16″E / 34.92750°N 136.98778°E / 34.92750; 136.98778
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
Government
Area
 • Total 13.00 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Population (February 2012)
 • Total 44,723
 • Density 3,440/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Cinnamomum camphora
- Flower Chrysanthemum
Phone number 0566-52-1111
Address Aoki-chō, Tahakama-shi, Aichi-ken 444-1398
Website City of Takahama

Takahama (高浜市, Takahama-shi?) is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of February 2012, the city has an estimated population of 44,723 and a population density of 3,440 persons per km². The total area was 13.00 km².

Takahama is situated in south-central Aichi Prefecture.

Takahama Village was created within Hekikai District on October 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on July 9, 1900, and annexed neighboring Yoshihama and Takatori villages on May 1, 1906. Takahama was raised to city status on December 1, 1970, at which time Hekikai District ceased to exist.


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