Nagaokakyo, Kyoto

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Nagaokakyō (長岡京市; -shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,081 and the density of 4,070.96 persons per km². The total area is 19.18 km².

The city was founded on October 1, 1972 with the incorporation of three towns. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyo, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kammu established there from 784 until 794.

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Cities
Ayabe | Fukuchiyama | Joyo | Kameoka | Kyotanabe | Kyotango | Kyoto | Maizuru | Miyazu | Muko | Nagaokakyo | Nantan | Uji | Yawata
Districts
Funai | Kuse | Otokuni | Souraku | Tsuzuki | Yosa
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit


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