Nagakute facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nagakute 長久手市
City
Site of Expo 2005
Flag Seal
Location of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture
Nagakute Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi
Area
• Total	21.55 km2 (8.32 sq mi)
Population
• 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 October 1, 2019, about 61,503 people lived there in 24,352 households. The city covers an area of 21.55 square kilometers. Nagakute is also part of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC). This means it works to make the city a healthy place for everyone.

Geography and Climate

Skyline of Nagakute City

Nagakute is in the Owari Hills of central Aichi Prefecture. It sits between 43 and 184 meters above sea level. The big city of Nagoya is right next to it on the west side. Thirteen rivers flow through Nagakute, adding to its natural beauty.

Nagakute's Weather Patterns

The city has a climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. This type of climate is called Cfa in the Köppen climate classification system. The average temperature in Nagakute is 15.5 degrees Celsius. The city gets about 1641 millimeters of rain each year. September is usually the wettest month. August is the hottest month, with temperatures around 27.9 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest, with temperatures around 4.0 degrees Celsius.

Population Growth

Nagakute's population has grown a lot over the last 50 years. In 2020, the average age of people living in Nagakute was 40.2 years old. This makes it the city with the youngest average age in Japan!

Nearby Cities and Towns

Nagakute shares its borders with several other places in Aichi Prefecture:

• Nagoya (specifically Moriyama-ku and Meitō-ku)
• Toyota
• Seto
• Nisshin
• Owariasahi

History of Nagakute

Ancient Battles and Domains

During the Sengoku period (a time of civil war in Japan), a famous battle took place near Nagakute. This was the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute. Later, during the Edo period, the area that is now Nagakute was part of the lands controlled by the Owari Domain.

Becoming a Village, Town, and City

Nagakute started as a village on May 10, 1906. This happened when three smaller hamlets, Nagakute, Kamigō, and Yazako, joined together. On April 1, 1971, Nagakute became a town. Finally, on January 4, 2012, Nagakute officially became a city.

Modern Developments and Expo 2005

A big event for Nagakute was Expo 2005. This world's fair helped the local economy a lot. It also led to the building of the Linimo, which is a special type of train called a linear motor train. The Linimo connects Nagakute with the big city of Nagoya.

International and National Connections

Nagakute has special relationships with other places around the world and in Japan. These are called "sister cities" or "friendship cities."

Sister Cities Around the World

• Waterloo, Belgium (since October 8, 1992)

Friendship Cities in Japan

• Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture (since October 21, 2006)
• Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture (since October 27, 2012)

Economy and Industry

Nagakute's economy is strongly linked to the automobile industry. This is because of its location.

Major Companies in Nagakute

• Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. is located here. This company does research and development for Toyota.
• Nitto Kogyo, a company that makes electrical systems, also has its base in Nagakute.
• The main office for Aichi Rapid Transit Co., Ltd. is in Nagakute. This company operates the Linimo Maglev train.

Education in Nagakute

Nagakute is home to several universities and schools.

Universities in Nagakute

Aichi Prefectural University campus

• Aichi Prefectural University
• Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
• Aichi Medical University
• Aichi Shukutoku University

Local Schools

The city government runs six public elementary schools and three public junior high schools. There is also one public high school run by Aichi Prefecture. Nagakute also has one private high school.

Getting Around Nagakute

Nagakute has good transportation options, including a unique train line and bus services.

Train Travel: The Linimo

Linimo train route

A Linimo train

The Linimo is a special type of train that uses magnets to float above the tracks. It's also known as the Tōbu Kyūryō Line. It has several stations within Nagakute:

• Hanamizuki-dōri
• Irigaike-kōen
• Nagakute Kosenjō
• Geidai-dōri
• Kōen-nishi
• Aichikyūhaku-kinen-kōen

Bus Services

• The Meitetsu Bus company operates buses that serve Nagakute and nearby areas. Their main depot for Nagoya is located within the city.
• Nagakute also has its own community bus system called the N-Bus [ja]. The city owns these buses, and Meitetsu Bus operates them.

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  Meitetsu Bus Nagoya Depot

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  N-Bus

Roads and Expressways

The Nagoya Seto Expressway [ja] starts in Nagakute. This road connects to the Tōmei Expressway. While the Tōmei Expressway passes through Nagakute, it doesn't have an exit directly in the city. However, the Nagoya Interchange, which connects to both the Tōmei and Mei-Nikan Expressways, is very close by.

Fun Places to Visit

Nagakute has many interesting places to explore, from museums to historical sites and a popular theme park.

• Toyota Automobile Museum: A great place to see many different cars from history.
• Meito Art Museum
• Expo 2005 Site: The area where the big world's fair was held.
• Site of the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute: A historical spot where an important battle took place.
• Ghibli Park: A theme park based on the famous Studio Ghibli animated films.

Notable People from Nagakute

Some well-known individuals who come from Nagakute include:

• Shinta Fukushima, a professional soccer player
• Mine Kawakami, a talented pianist

Images for kids

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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

See also

In Spanish: Nagakute (Aichi) para niños