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Nagakute

長久手市

City

Site of Expo 2005

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Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture

Nagakute

Location in Japan

Chūbu (Tōkai)

Area

• Total

21.55 km² (8.32 sq mi)

Population

(October 1, 2019)

• Total

61,503

• Density

2,854.0/km² (7,391.7/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

Nagakute (長久手市, Nagakute-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019 (2019 -10-01)^[update], the city had an estimated population of 61,503 in 24,352 households, 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).

Geography

Skyline of Nagakute 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.

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.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, 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.

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
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

Aichi Prefecture

Nagoya (Moriyama-ku, Meitō-ku)
Toyota
Seto
Nisshin
Owariasahi

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.

Sister cities

International

Sister cities

Waterloo, Belgium, since October 8, 1992

National

Friendship city

Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture, since October 21, 2006
Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, 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 campus

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

International Christian Academy of Nagoya (closed)

Transportation

Linimo