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Inazawa
Inazawa (稲沢市, Inazawa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 135,580 in 54,999 households,[1] and a population density of 1,709 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,430/sq mi). The total area of the city was 79.35 km2 (30.64 sq mi). GeographyInazawa is located in the flatlands of far western Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture on the west. Both the Kiso River and the Gojō River flow through the city. ClimateThe city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Inazawa is 15.6 °C (60.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,758 mm (69.2 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C (82.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).[2] DemographicsPer Japanese census data,[3] the population of Inazawa has been relatively steady over the past 30 years.
Surrounding municipalitiesHistoryAncient historyInazawa is the location of the Nara period provincial capital and provincial temple of Owari Province. The Owari Onkunitama Jinja, an important Shinto shrine located within the borders of the present city, also dates from this period. Early modern periodDuring the Edo period, Inaba and Ozawa villages formed a post town on the Minoji, a kaidō connecting Miya-juku (Atsuta on the Tōkaidō to Tarui-juku (Mino Province) on the Nakasendō. Late modern periodIn the early Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system, the town of Inazawa was created. Contemporary historyThe area of the town was expanded in 1907 and 1955 through the annexation of neighboring villages, and on November 1, 1958, the Inazawa was elevated to city status. On April 1, 2005, the towns of Heiwa and Sobue (both from Nakashima District) were merged into Inazawa. Government Inazawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 26 members. The city contributes two members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 9 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. Sister citiesEducation.jpg) UniversityCollegeSchoolsInazawa has 23 public elementary schools and nine public junior high schools operated by the city government, and three public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private high school. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. EconomyPrimary sector of the economyAgricultureInazawa is a regional commercial center and has traditionally been known for its production of vegetables and ginkgo nuts. Secondary sector of the economyManufacturingSony and Toyoda Gosei have large production plants in the city. Tertiary sector of the economyCommerceDue to its transportation connections with the Nagoya metropolis, Inazawa is increasingly becoming a commuter town. Companies headquartered in Inazawa
TransportationRailwaysConventional lines
Roads ExpresswaysJapan National RouteLocal attractions
Notable people from Inazawa
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