Naruto, Tokushima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naruto
鳴門市
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Location of Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture
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 Naruto
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Shikoku | ||
| Prefecture | Tokushima | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 135.66 km2 (52.38 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2022)
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| • Total | 54,989 | ||
| • Density | 405.344/km2 (1,049.84/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
| - Tree | Ilex integra | ||
| - Flower | Hamabō (Hibiscus hamabo) | ||
| Phone number | 088-684-1111 | ||
| Address | 170 Muyachō Minamihama Higashihama, Naruto-shi, Tokushima-ken 772-8501 |
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Naruto (鳴門市, Naruto-shi) is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is on the island of Shikoku. As of June 30, 2022, about 54,989 people lived in Naruto. The city covers an area of 191.11 square kilometers (73.79 sq mi). Naruto is famous for its amazing whirlpools.
Contents
- Naruto's Location and Surroundings
- People Living in Naruto
- Naruto's Past: A Brief History
- Naruto's Economy and Jobs
- Learning in Naruto: Education
- Getting Around Naruto: Transportation
- Naruto's Sister Cities
- Fun Places to Visit in Naruto
- Sports in Naruto
- Traditional Arts of Naruto
- Famous People from Naruto
- See also
Naruto's Location and Surroundings
Naruto is found at the very northeast tip of Tokushima Prefecture. It sits on the island of Shikoku. To the north, it touches the Seto Inland Sea. To the east, it faces the Kii Channel.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Naruto shares borders with several other places.
- In Kagawa Prefecture:
- Higashikagawa
- In Tokushima Prefecture:
- Itano
- Kitajima
- Matsushige
Naruto's Climate
Naruto has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. There is usually little to no snow. The average temperature each year is about 16.2 °C (61.2 °F). September is the wettest month, with about 1637 mm (64.4 in) of rain. August is the warmest month, averaging 26.7 °C (80.1 °F). January is the coldest, at about 6.3 °C (43.3 °F). Because it is near the Seto Inland Sea, Naruto gets less rain than other parts of Tokushima.
People Living in Naruto
The number of people living in Naruto has stayed about the same for the last 50 years. In 2019, the city had 56,222 residents. This was counted in a special census done every five years.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 50,574 | — |
| 1930 | 53,390 | +5.6% |
| 1940 | 52,084 | −2.4% |
| 1950 | 68,080 | +30.7% |
| 1960 | 62,827 | −7.7% |
| 1970 | 60,634 | −3.5% |
| 1980 | 63,423 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 64,575 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 64,620 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 61,522 | −4.8% |
Naruto's Past: A Brief History
The area where Naruto is now was once part of an old province called Awa Province. During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hachisuka clan ruled this area from Tokushima Castle.
The modern city of Naruto was formed in stages. On October 1, 1889, several villages were created. These included Seto, Naruto, Muya, and Satoura. Later, these villages became towns. Finally, on March 15, 1947, these four towns merged. They formed the city of Narunan. Just two months later, on May 15, 1947, the city was renamed Naruto.
Naruto's Economy and Jobs
Naruto has a mix of different ways people make a living. Many people work in farming and commercial fishing. There are also jobs in food processing and making medicines. In the past, making salt was a very important industry here. Two big companies, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group and Naruto Salt Industry, started in Naruto. They still have many facilities in the city today.
Learning in Naruto: Education
Naruto has many schools for young people. The city government runs 13 public elementary schools and five public middle schools. The Tokushima Prefectural Department of Education operates two public high schools. For those who want to study further, the Naruto University of Education is also located in the city.
Getting Around Naruto: Transportation
You can travel in and out of Naruto by train or by car on highways.
Train Lines
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Shikoku Railway Company operates two train lines in Naruto:
- Kōtoku Line: This line has a stop at Ikenotani and Bandō.
- Naruto Line: This line connects several stations within the city. These include Ikenotani, Awa-Ōtani, Tatsumichi, Kyōkaimae, Konpiramae, Muya, and Naruto.
Major Highways
Several important highways pass through Naruto, making it easy to travel by car.
Tokushima Expressway
Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway- National Route 11
- National Route 28
Naruto's Sister Cities
Naruto has special connections with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities" or "friendship cities."
Lüneburg, Germany, since 1974
Qingdao, China, friendship city since 1999- Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, friendship city since 2011
Narayanganj, Bangladesh, since 2023
Fun Places to Visit in Naruto
Naruto has many interesting places to explore.
- Ryōzen-ji: This is the very first temple on the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage.
- Gokuraku-ji: This is the second temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route.
- Tōrin-in: Another important temple in the area.
- Ōasahiko Jinja: A very old and important shrine in the former Awa Province.
- Naruto whirlpools: These are giant, swirling currents of water in the Naruto Strait. They are a famous natural wonder.
- Ōtsuka Museum of Art: A unique museum known for its full-size ceramic reproductions of famous artworks.
- Ōnaruto Bridge: A large suspension bridge that spans the Naruto Strait.
- Bandō prisoner-of-war camp: A historic site that was a prisoner-of-war camp during World War I.
Sports in Naruto
Naruto is home to professional sports teams.
- The city has the home stadium for Tokushima Vortis, a professional soccer team.
- It also hosts the Tokushima Indigo Socks, a baseball team.
Traditional Arts of Naruto
- Ōtani-yaki: This is a special type of pottery made in Naruto.
Famous People from Naruto
- Akihito Shimizu: A Japanese sport shooter.
See also
In Spanish: Naruto (Tokushima) para niños
