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[[File:Mihatayama.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Skyline]] of Nagakute City]] |
[[File:Mihatayama.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Skyline]] of Nagakute City]] |
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Nagakute is located in the [[Owari Hills]] of central Aichi Prefecture, at an elevation of 43 to 184 meters, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west. Thirteen rivers flow through the city. |
Nagakute is located in the [[Owari Hills]] of central Aichi Prefecture, at an elevation of 43 to 184 meters, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west. Thirteen rivers flow through the city. |
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===Climate=== |
===Climate=== |
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The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Nagakute is 15.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1641 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.0 °C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/aichi/nagakute-4910/ Nagakute climate data]</ref> |
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Nagakute is 15.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1641 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.0 °C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/aichi/nagakute-4910/ Nagakute climate data]</ref> |
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===Demographics=== |
===Demographics=== |
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Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aichi.php Nagakute population statistics]</ref> the population of Nagakute has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The median age of a population in 2020 was 40.2 years old, the youngest in Japan. |
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aichi.php Nagakute population statistics]</ref> the population of Nagakute has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The median age of a population in 2020 was 40.2 years old, the youngest in Japan. |
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===Middle Ages=== |
===Middle Ages=== |
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During the [[Sengoku period]], the [[Battle of Komaki and Nagakute]] was held in this vicinity. |
During the [[Sengoku period]], the [[Battle of Komaki and Nagakute]] was held in this vicinity. |
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===Early modern period=== |
===Early modern period=== |
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During the [[Edo period]] area of modern Nagakute was part of the holdings of [[Owari Domain]]. |
During the [[Edo period]] area of modern Nagakute was part of the holdings of [[Owari Domain]]. |
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===Late modern period=== |
===Late modern period=== |
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Nagakute Village was established within [[Aichi District, Aichi|Aichi District]] on May 10, 1906, through the merger of the hamlets of Nagakute (different spelling as {{lang|ja|長湫村}}), Kamigō and Yazako. |
Nagakute Village was established within [[Aichi District, Aichi|Aichi District]] on May 10, 1906, through the merger of the hamlets of Nagakute (different spelling as {{lang|ja|長湫村}}), Kamigō and Yazako. |
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===Contemporary history=== |
===Contemporary history=== |
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Nagakute was elevated to town status on April 1, 1971. |
Nagakute was elevated to town status on April 1, 1971. |
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[[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. |
[[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. |
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The [[Nagakute hostage incident]] occurred within the town limits |
The [[Nagakute hostage incident]] occurred within the town limits in May 2007. |
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Nagakute was elevated to city status on January 4, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2013 |title=「平成24年1月4日長久手市誕生!」 |url=http://www.city.nagakute.lg.jp/keiei/sogo_seisaku/shisei.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204033832/http://www.city.nagakute.lg.jp/keiei/sogo_seisaku/shisei.html |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=July 1, 2023 |website=Nagakute City |language=ja}}</ref> |
Nagakute was elevated to city status on January 4, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2013 |title=「平成24年1月4日長久手市誕生!」 |url=http://www.city.nagakute.lg.jp/keiei/sogo_seisaku/shisei.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204033832/http://www.city.nagakute.lg.jp/keiei/sogo_seisaku/shisei.html |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=July 1, 2023 |website=Nagakute City |language=ja}}</ref> |
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*{{flagicon|BEL}}[[Waterloo, Belgium|Waterloo]] ([[Walloon Brabant]], [[Belgium]]) |
*{{flagicon|BEL}}[[Waterloo, Belgium|Waterloo]] ([[Walloon Brabant]], [[Belgium]]) |
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**since October 8, 1992<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)|access-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224052656/http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=23&n=Aichi%20Prefecture|archive-date=December 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
**since October 8, 1992<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)|access-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224052656/http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=23&n=Aichi%20Prefecture|archive-date=December 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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====National==== |
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;Friendship city |
;Friendship city |
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[[File:Linimo Linemap.svg|thumb|[[Linimo]]]] |
[[File:Linimo Linemap.svg|thumb|[[Linimo]]]] |
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[[File:Limino Nagoja Japan DSC0083.jpg|thumb|200px|Linimo]] |
[[File:Limino Nagoja Japan DSC0083.jpg|thumb|200px|Linimo]] |
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===Railways=== |
===Railways=== |
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====Conventional lines==== |
====Conventional lines==== |
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;[[File:Aichi Rapid Transit logo.png|45px]] [[Linimo]] |
;[[File:Aichi Rapid Transit logo.png|45px]] [[Linimo]] |
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*Tōbu Kyūryō Line: - {{STN|Hanamizuki-dōri}} – {{STN|Irigaike-kōen}} – {{STN|Nagakute Kosenjō}} – {{STN|Geidai-dōri}} – {{STN|Kōen-nishi}} – {{STN|Aichikyūhaku-kinen-kōen}} - |
*Tōbu Kyūryō Line: - {{STN|Hanamizuki-dōri}} – {{STN|Irigaike-kōen}} – {{STN|Nagakute Kosenjō}} – {{STN|Geidai-dōri}} – {{STN|Kōen-nishi}} – {{STN|Aichikyūhaku-kinen-kōen}} - |
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=== Buses === |
=== Buses === |
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* The [[Meitetsu Bus]], which serves Nagakute and the surrounding municipalities, operates the {{ill|Nagoya depot|ja|名鉄バス名古屋営業所}} within the city limits. |
* The [[Meitetsu Bus]], which serves Nagakute and the surrounding municipalities, operates the {{ill|Nagoya depot|ja|名鉄バス名古屋営業所}} within the city limits. |
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File:N-bus vehicle.jpg|N-Bus |
File:N-bus vehicle.jpg|N-Bus |
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===Roads=== |
===Roads=== |
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====Expressways==== |
====Expressways==== |
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*The {{ill|Nagoya Seto Expressway|ja|名古屋瀬戸道路}}, which is designated as a Regional High-Standard Highway, starts from Nagakute and funnels traffic in to the [[Tōmei Expressway]], which passes through Nagakute has no interchange within city limits. However, the Nagoya Interchange, which serves the Tomei and [[Mei-Nikan Expressway |
*The {{ill|Nagoya Seto Expressway|ja|名古屋瀬戸道路}}, which is designated as a Regional High-Standard Highway, starts from Nagakute and funnels traffic in to the [[Tōmei Expressway]], which passes through Nagakute has no interchange within city limits. However, the Nagoya Interchange, which serves the Tomei and [[Mei-Nikan Expressway]]s, is close to city limits. |
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==Local attractions== |
==Local attractions== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official|http://www.city.nagakute.aichi.jp/}} {{in lang|ja}} |
* {{Official website|http://www.city.nagakute.aichi.jp/}} {{in lang|ja}} |
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Revision as of 16:03, 3 December 2023
Nagakute
長久手市 | |
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Coordinates: 35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E / 35.184000°N 137.048694°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
Prefecture | Aichi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yumi Satō |
Area | |
• Total | 21.55 km2 (8.32 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 61,503 |
• Density | 2,900/km2 (7,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- 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 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,503 in 24,352 households,[1] and a population density of 2,854 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 21.55 square kilometres (8.32 sq mi). Nagakute is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2]
Geography
Nagakute is located in the Owari Hills of central Aichi Prefecture, at an elevation of 43 to 184 meters, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west. Thirteen rivers flow through the city.
Climate
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Nagakute is 15.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1641 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.0 °C.[3]
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Nagakute has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The median age of a population in 2020 was 40.2 years old, the youngest in Japan.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1940 | 5,138 | — |
1950 | 6,638 | +29.2% |
1960 | 6,639 | +0.0% |
1970 | 11,317 | +70.5% |
1980 | 18,610 | +64.4% |
1990 | 33,714 | +81.2% |
2000 | 43,306 | +28.5% |
2010 | 52,399 | +21.0% |
2020 | 60,162 | +14.8% |
Neighboring municipalities
History
Middle Ages
During the Sengoku period, the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute was held in this vicinity.
Early modern period
During the Edo period area of modern Nagakute was part of the holdings of Owari Domain.
Late modern period
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.
Contemporary history
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.
The Nagakute hostage incident occurred within the town limits in May 2007.
Nagakute was elevated to city status on January 4, 2012.[5]
Government
Nagakute has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. The city contributes one member to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 7 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
External relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
International
- Sister cities
- Waterloo (Walloon Brabant, Belgium)
- since October 8, 1992[6]
National
- Friendship city
- Nagiso (Nagano Prefecture, Chūbu region)
- since October 21, 2006
- Takarazuka (Hyōgo Prefecture, Kansai region)
- since October 27, 2012
Economy
Secondary sector of the economy
Manufacturing
Due to its location, Nagakute's economy is centered around the automobile industry. Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. is located in the city, as is electrical systems manufacturer Nitto Kogyo. Nagakute is also the head office of the Aichi Rapid Transit Co., Ltd., better known as the operator of the Linimo Maglev High Speed Surface Transport.
Education
University
- Aichi Prefectural University
- Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
- Aichi Medical University
- Aichi Shukutoku University
Primary education
- Nagakute has six public elementary schools and three public junior high schools operated by the city government, and one public high school operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There is also one private high school.
International Schools
Transportation
Railways
Conventional lines
- Tōbu Kyūryō Line: - Hanamizuki-dōri – Irigaike-kōen – Nagakute Kosenjō – Geidai-dōri – Kōen-nishi – Aichikyūhaku-kinen-kōen -
Buses
- The Meitetsu Bus, which serves Nagakute and the surrounding municipalities, operates the Nagoya depot within the city limits.
- Nagakute is also served by the N-Bus , which is a community bus owned by the city of Nagakute and operated by Meitetsu Bus.
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Meitetsu Bus Nagoya Depot
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N-Bus
Roads
Expressways
- The Nagoya Seto Expressway , which is designated as a Regional High-Standard Highway, starts from Nagakute and funnels traffic in to the Tōmei Expressway, which passes through Nagakute has no interchange within city limits. However, the Nagoya Interchange, which serves the Tomei and Mei-Nikan Expressways, is close to city limits.
Local attractions
- Toyota Automobile Museum
- Meito Art Museum
- Expo 2005 Site
- Site of the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute
- Ghibli Park
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Site of Expo 2005
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Toyota Automobile Museum
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Iroganeyama Historical park
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Nagakute Historic Battleground Park
Notable people from Nagakute
- Shinta Fukushima, professional soccer player
- Mine Kawakami, pianist
References
- ^ Nagakute City official statistics (in Japanese)
- ^ Alliance for Healthy Cities official home page
- ^ Nagakute climate data
- ^ Nagakute population statistics
- ^ "「平成24年1月4日長久手市誕生!」". Nagakute City (in Japanese). December 11, 2013. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
External links
Media related to Nagakute, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Japanese)