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Nanae, Hokkaido
Nanae (七飯町, Nanae-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In April 2017, the town had an estimated population of 28,514, with 13,639 households,[1] and a density of 130 persons per km2. The total area is 216.61 km2.
Nanae 七飯町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Hepburn romanization | Nanae-chō |
Nanae Town Hall (May 2009) | |
Flag Seal | |
The location of Nanae in Oshima Subprefecture. | |
Nanae Location of Nanae in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′N 140°42′E / 41.900°N 140.700°ECoordinates: 41°54′N 140°42′E / 41.900°N 140.700°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Subprefecture | Oshima Subprefecture |
| District | Kameda |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yasuichi Chūgō (安一 中宮) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 216.61 km2 (83.63 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2017) | |
| • Total | 28,514 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Post code | 041-1192 |
| Area code | 01337 |
| Official Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
| Official Flower | Apple |
| Government Office Address | 6-1-1 Hon-chō, Nanae-chō, Kameda-gun, Hokkaidō 041-1192 |
| Government Office Telephone | 0138-65-2511 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Nanae is at the southern end of the Oshima Peninsula, about 16 km away from Hakodate.[2] The name of "Nanae" (七飯) is derived from two former villages, Nanae (七重) and Iida (飯田).
- Highest mountain: Hokkaidō Koma-ga-take (駒ヶ岳, Koma-ga-take) 1133m, a stratovolcano
History
- 1897: Nanae village and Iida village was merged to form Nanae village.[3]
- 1902: Nanae village was merged with neighboring villages and became a Second Class Village.
- 1957: Nanae village became Nanae town.
Transportation
- Hakodate Main Line: Ōnakayama - Nanae - Oshima-Ōno(Hokuto) - Niyama - Ōnuma - Ōnuma-Kōen
- Hakodate Main Line (Sawara Branch Line): Ōnuma - Ikedaen - Nagareyama Onsen - Chōshiguchi
- Route 5
Education
- High school
- Hokkaido Nanae High School[4]
Sister cities
- Concord, Massachusetts (United States)[5][6]
- Miki, Kagawa (Japan)[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Official website of Nanae Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Nanae Town. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ . Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
- ^ 七飯町史
- ^ 北海道七飯高等学校
- ^ . Official Website. Town of Concord Massachusetts. Archived from the original on 6 June 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
- ^ コンコード町との交流. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ 交流のあゆみ. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
External links
Media related to Nanae, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)