Nagayo, Nagasaki
Nagayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Nagayo
長与町 | |||||||||
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 Nagayo River | |||||||||
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 Location of Nagayo in Nagasaki Prefecture | |||||||||
  Nagayo Location in Japan | |||||||||
| Coordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E | |||||||||
| Country | Japan | ||||||||
| Region | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture | ||||||||
| District | Nishisonogi | ||||||||
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| • 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 | ||||||||
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Geography
Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.
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)
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