Tōkai, Aichi

Tōkai
東海市
City
Amida Buddha, Shurakuen Park

Flag
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Location of Tōkai in Aichi Prefecture
Tōkai
Location in the Kansai region
Tōkai
 
Coordinates: 35°01′23″N 136°54′7.9″E / 35.02306°N 136.902194°E / 35.02306; 136.902194Coordinates: 35°01′23″N 136°54′7.9″E / 35.02306°N 136.902194°E / 35.02306; 136.902194
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 UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- 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 City Hall
Ōta Festival

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).

Geography

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.

Neighboring municipalities

History

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).

Economy

Tōkai has a strong industrial base along its coastline, dominated by a large steel mill owned by Nippon Steel and by Aichi Steel, which has its headquarters and three manufacturing plants in the city.[1]

Education

Nihon Fukushi University(Tokai campus)

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Local attractions

  • Shurakuen Park
  • Oike Park

Notable people from Tōkai

References

  1. ↑ "Business Locations — Production locations." Aichi Steel. Retrieved on May 25, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.


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