Chita, Aichi
| Chita 知多市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Chita | ||
| Coordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°ECoordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | |
| District | Chita (formerly) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Isao Kato | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45.76 km2 (17.67 sq mi) | |
| Population (November 2011) | ||
| • Total | 84,589 | |
| • Density | 1,850/km2 (4,800/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| - Tree | Myrica rubra | |
| - Flower | Azalea | |
| Phone number | (0562)33-3151 | |
| Address | 1-banchi Midori-cho, Chita-shi, Aichi-ken 478-8601 | |
| Website | City of Chita | |
Chita (知多市 Chita-shi ) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 84,598 and a population density of 1850 persons per km². The total area is 45.76 km².
Geography
Chita is located in northwestern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The town of Chita was established on April 1, 1955 by the merger of the former towns of Okada, Asahi and Yawata. Chita was elevated to city status on September 1, 1970.
Economy
Chita has a strong industrial base along its coastline, with electrical power plants, chemical and petrochemical plants and refineries predominating. The interior remains agricultural, with crops including Petasites japonicus and onions, although most agriculture is dependent on irrigation.
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
Local attractions
- Shin Maiko Marine Park
- Sori Greenery and Fureai Park
Noted people from Chita
- Takeshi Yamasaki – professional baseball player
- Ayumi Kinoshita – actress
- Takuya Asao – professional baseball player
- Tetsuya Yamato – professional kick-boxer
References
External links
Media related to Chita, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons
- Chita City official website (Japanese)
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