Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
| Nagaokakyō 長岡京市 | |||
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| City | |||
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 Location of Nagaokakyō in Kyoto Prefecture | |||
  Nagaokakyō Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E / 34.933°N 135.700°ECoordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E / 34.933°N 135.700°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kansai | ||
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Kengo Nakakoji (since January 2015) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 1, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 80,424 | ||
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) | ||
| Symbols | |||
| • Tree | Maple | ||
| • Flower | Ericaceae | ||
| • Bird | Japanese white-eye | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) | ||
| Website |
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Nagaokakyō (長岡京市 Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 80,424 and a population density of 4,200 persons per km². The total area is 19.17 km².
History
The city was founded on October 1, 1972 replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on October 1, 1949. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyō, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kanmu established there from 784 until 794. The major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day Mukō.
Culture
The most popular event in Nagaokakyo is the Garasha Festival. It is usually held in November. Garasha is a wife whose husband is a busho. The Garasha Festival is held all over the Nagaokakyo.[1]
Transportation
Organizations
Murata Manufacturing and Mitsubishi Logisnext are based in Nagaokakyō.
Sister cities
- Arlington, MA, United States
See also
References
- ↑ "京都・長岡京市 ガラシャの魂息づく". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). January 22, 2011.
External links
- Nagaokakyō City official website
- Past Exihibitions – National Museum of Japanese History
