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List Of Former Towns Or Villages Gained City Status Alone In Japan
The following municipalities in Japan gained city status alone. Which means that the current cities became cities without merging with another municipality. 1991 * Sodegaura, Chiba * Tsurugashima, Saitama * Hidaka, Saitama * Hannan, Osaka * Kashiba, Nara * Hamura, Tokyo 1992 * Yachimata, Chiba * Maebaru, Fukuoka 1994 * Nisshin, Aichi 1996 * Yoshikawa, Saitama * Inzai, Chiba * Kitahiroshima, Hokkaidō * Ishikari, Hokkaidō 1997 * Kyōtanabe, Kyoto * Koga, Fukuoka 2001 * Shiroi, Chiba * Rittō, Shiga 2002 * Moriya, Ibaraki * Tomisato, Chiba * Tomigusuku, Okinawa 2006 * Iwade, Wakayama 2010 * Miyoshi, Aichi 2011 * Nonoichi, Ishikawa is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 52,143 in 23,111 households, and a population density of 3,800 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Nonoichi is in central Ishika ... References {{Reflist Cities in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujimi, Saitama
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 112,211 in 53,051 households and a population density of 5700 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Located in southwestern Saitama Prefecture, Fujimi is in the middle of the Kantō plain with an average altitude of 8 to 21 meters above sea level. It is approximately 10 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Saitama and 30 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.The northeastern half of the city area is a lowland with the Arakawa and Shingashi Rivers and the southwestern half part of the Musashino Plateau. The urban area is primarily in the southwest. The city has approximate dimensions of 7.0 kilometers from east-to-west and 6.8 kilometers from north-to-south. Surrounding municipalities * Saitama Prefecture ** Kawagoe ** Fujimino ** Saitama ** Shiki ** Miyoshi Climate Fujimi has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitahiroshima, Hokkaidō
is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. "Kita" is the Japanese word for "north", so the town's name, ''Kitahiroshima-shi'', is translated as "North-Hiroshima city" or "city of North-Hiroshima". As of April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 58,918, with 27,221 households, and the density of 500 persons per km2. The total area is . History On September 1, 1996, Hiroshima town was reorganized to promote city status, but Hiroshima city already existed, on the west of Honshu island. Therefore, Hiroshima was renamed to Kitahiroshima on that day. *1884: 25 families, 107 people migrated from Hiroshima. *1894: Hiroshima village was founded. *1968: Hiroshima village became Hiroshima town. *1996: Hiroshima town became Hiroshima city and was renamed Kitahiroshima. Education Universities Private * Seisa Dohto University Official website（星槎道都大学公式サイト） High schools Public * Hokkaido Kitahiroshima High School * Hokkaido Kitahiroshima N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Aichi
is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 62,782 in 24,260 households, and a population density of 1,950 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Geography Miysohi is situated in central Aichi Prefecture. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Miyoshi is 15.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1598 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.08 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Miyoshi has grown drastically over the past 60 years. Neighboring municipalities ;Aichi Prefecture *Toyota * Nisshin *Kariya * Tōgō History Early modern period “Miyoshi" as a local place name appears in documents in the Edo period. Late modern period Miyos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwade, Wakayama
270px, Iwade city hall is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 54,138 in 23906 households and a population density of 1400 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Iwade is located on the northern border of Wakayama Prefecture with Osaka Prefecture. The Kinokawa River flows along the southern border of Iwade. Neighboring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture *Wakayama (city) * Kinokawa Osaka Prefecture * Sennan * Hannan Climate Iwade has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Iwade is 15.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1713 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Iwade has increased rapidly over the pas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomigusuku, Okinawa
滝原康盛 ''Takihara Yasumori''. 沖縄語会話集 日本語・沖縄語・ローマ字付き ''Okinawago Kaiwashū: Nihongo, Okinawago, Rōmaji-tsuki.'' (''Okinawan Conversation Collection: Japanese, Okinawan, Romaji.'') 那覇:沖縄芸能出版 ''Naha: Okinawa Geinō Shuppan''. Heisei 6 (1994). p. 107. is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2012, the city has an estimated population of 60,004 and a population density of 3117 persons per km². The total area is 19.25 km². On April 1, 2002, the administrative status of Tomigusuku was changed from village (Japanese: 村; son) to city (Japanese: 市; shi). Until then it had been the largest village in Japan. Climate Notable people *Kamejiro Senaga, politician *Hirokazu Nema, basketball coach *Takako Uehara, singer (Speed) *Toshimitsu Higa, baseball player *Mr Miyagi, fictional character , Karate Kid Movies See also *Tomigusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan ''gusuku'' in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomisato, Chiba
260px, Chiba Gas LNG storage tank in Tomisato is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 49,914 in 23,753 households and a population density of 930 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Tomisato is located in the northern center of Chiba prefecture, about 25 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba, and 50 to 60 kilometers from central Tokyo. It is also within 5 kilometers of Narita International Airport. Neighboring municipalities Chiba Prefecture * Narita * Yachimata *Shisui * Shibayama * Sanmu Climate Tomisato has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Tomisato is 14.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1475 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.4 °C. Demogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moriya, Ibaraki
file:さくらの森パーク.jpg, 270px, Sakura-no-mori Park in Moriya is a Cities of Japan, city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 68,777 in 28,103 households and a population density of 1926 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 23.1%. The total area of the city is . Geography Moriya is located in southwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, bordering on Chiba Prefecture to the southwest. The city is surrounded by three rivers, the Kinugawa, Kokaigawa and the Tone River, one of the longest rivers in Japan. In terms of area, it is the smallest city in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is located approximately 35 kilometers from central Tokyo. Surrounding municipalities Ibaraki Prefecture * Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki, Tsukubamirai * Toride, Ibaraki, Toride * Jōsō, Ibaraki, Jōsō Chiba Prefecture * Noda, Chiba, Noda *Kashiwa, Chiba, Kashiwa Climate Moriya has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rittō, Shiga
270px, Ritto Horse Training Center 270px, Otsuki Taisha ''honden'' is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 70,312 in 29068 households and a population density of 1300 persons per km². The total area of the city is . It is well known to Japanese horse racing fans because it is home to one of the two Japan Racing Association's training centers and the famous jockey brothers, Yutaka Take and Koshiro Take who were also born in Rittō. Geography Located in the southern part of Shiga prefecture, Rittō is located on Japan's main transportation arteries. The Tōkaidō Shinkansen, JR Tōkaidō Main Line, Meishin Expressway, Shin-Meishin Expressway, Japan National Route 1 and Japan National Route 8 all pass through the city. The opening of highway interchanges and new train station has led to increasing urbanization, as the city is within commuting distance of Kyoto and Osaka, and is relatively close to Nagoya to the east. About half of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiroi, Chiba
is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 63,190 in 26,204 households and a population density of 1800 persons per km². The total area of the city is . The name of the city comes from the word for "white" in Japanese, Geography Shiroi is located in northwestern Chiba Prefecture, with an elevation of 20 to 30 meters above sea level. It is approximately equidistant from central Tokyo (25 kilometers) and the prefectural capital at Chiba. The city is bordered by Lake Tega to the north. Neighboring municipalities Chiba Prefecture *Kashiwa *Funabashi *Kamagaya *Inzai * Yachiyo Climate Shiroi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Shiroi is 14.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1371 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.6 °C, and lowe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koga, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is northeast of Fukuoka City. The city was founded on October 1, 1997. The city has an estimated population of 59,645 and a population density of about 1,400 persons per km². The total area is 42.07 km². Koga Station is on the Kagoshima main line The is a major railway line operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) between Mojikō in Kitakyushu, and Kagoshima Station in Kagoshima City, at the southern end of Kyushu. Until March 13, 2004, it extended 393 km between its two .... References External links * Koga City official website Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture {{Fukuoka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōtanabe, Kyoto
is a Cities of Japan, city located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2020 the city has an estimated population of 73,753 and a population density of 1,718 persons per km². The total area is 42.92 km². History Kyōtanabe was briefly the capital of Japan during the reign of Emperor Keitai. The life of the Imperial court was centered at ''Tsutsuki'' Palace where the emperor lived in 511–518.Koch, W. (1904) ''Japan; Geschichte nach japanischen Quellen und ethnographische Skizzen. Mit einem Stammbaum des Kaisers von Japan,'' p. 13 The modern city was founded on April 1, 1997, after the town of Tanabe was reorganized into the city of Kyōtanabe. The Kyō- was added to distinguish it from the city of Tanabe, Wakayama. Geography * Kizu River Climate Kyōtanabe has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification, Köppen ''Cfa''), featuring a marked seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation. Summers are hot and humid, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishikari, Hokkaidō
is a city located in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of April 30, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 58,755, with 27,434 households, and a density of 81 persons per km2. The total area is . On October 1, 2005, the village of Atsuta, from Atsuta District, and the village of Hamamasu, from Hamamasu District, merged into Ishikari. History * 1902: Ishikari town was founded. * 1907: Ishikari town and Hanakawa village were merged to form Ishikari town. * 1996: Ishikari town became Ishikari city. * 2005: Atsuta village and Hamamasu village were merged into Ishikari city. Climate Sister cities International * Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada (since 1983) * Vanino, Russia (since 1993) * Pengzhou, China (since 2000) Domestic * Wajima, Ishikawa (since 2012) * Onna, Okinawa (since 2013) Education University * Fuji Women's University, Hanakawa campus High schools * * It also hosts Christ for the Nations Japan bible school, an offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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