Nagato, Yamaguchi

Nagato
長門
—  City  —
長門市
Location of Nagato in Yamaguchi
Nagato
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
Prefecture Yamaguchi
Government
 • Mayor Kyosuke Nouno
Area
 • Total 357.92 km2 (138.2 sq mi)
Population (March 1, 2011)
 • Total 37,998
 • Density 106/km2 (274.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Sakura and Azalea
- Flower Sakura and Azalea
Website City of Nagato

Nagato (長門市 Nagato-shi?) is a city located in Yamaguchi, Japan.

The city was founded on March 31, 1954.

Nagato consists of five smaller towns that were absorbed over the past several years. The towns are Fukawa, Senzaki, Yuya, Heki and Misumi. Nagato also encompasses Omijima island and the township of Kayoi.

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Transportation

Railways

Famous people

Recent annexion

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