Nagayo, Nagasaki
Nagayo
長与町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E / 32.817°N 129.883°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture |
District | Nishisonogi |
Area | |
• Total | 28.81 km2 (11.12 sq mi) |
Population (March 1, 2017) | |
• Total | 42,570 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Website | webtown |
Symbols | |
Tree | Japanese apricot |
Nagayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Geography[edit]
Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.
Neighbouring municipalities[edit]
History[edit]
In the Edo period of the late 18th century, Nagayo ware became established and produced until the end of the 19th century.
Demographics[edit]
As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 42,570 and a density of 1,500 persons per km2. The total area is 28.81 km2.
Sister city[edit]
Nagayo have a sister city relationship with the town of Wethersfield from Connecticut since 1999.
Transportation[edit]
Railway[edit]
- JR Kyushu - Nagasaki Main Line (Branch Line)
- Honkawachi - Nagayo - Kōda - Michinoo
Highway[edit]
Gallery[edit]
External links[edit]
- Media related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
- Geographic data related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at OpenStreetMap
- Nagayo official website (in Japanese)