Nagayo, Nagasaki
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Nagayo
長与町 | |
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Town | |
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Nagayo Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E / 32.817°N 129.883°ECoordinates: 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[]
Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.
Neighbouring municipalities[]
History[]
In the Edo period of the late 18th century, Nagayo ware became established and produced until the end of the 19th century.
Demographics[]
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[]
Nagayo have a sister city relationship with the town of Wethersfield from Connecticut since 1999.
Transportation[]
Railway[]
- JR Kyushu - Nagasaki Main Line (Branch Line)
- Honkawachi - Nagayo - Kōda - Michinoo
Highway[]
Gallery[]
External links[]
- Media related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
- Geographic data related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at OpenStreetMap
- Nagayo official website (in Japanese)
Categories:
- Towns in Nagasaki Prefecture
- Nagasaki geography stubs