Nagakute, Aichi

Nagakute
長久手市
City
Site of Expo 2005

Seal

Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture
Nagakute
 
Coordinates: 35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E / 35.184000°N 137.048694°E / 35.184000; 137.048694Coordinates: 35°11′2.4″N 137°02′55.3″E / 35.184000°N 137.048694°E / 35.184000; 137.048694
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 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 city hall
Linimo

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).

Geography

Nagakute is located the flatlands of central Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the west.

Neighboring municipalities

History

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.

Education

Higher education

Primary education

  • Nagakuta has six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.

International Schools

Transportation

Railway

Highway

  • The Tōmei Expressway passes through Nagakute, but there is no interchange within city limits

Sister city relations

Local attractions

Notable people from Nagakute

References

  1. ↑ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

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