Kakuda, Miyagi
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| Kakuda City 角田市 | ||
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| City | ||
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  Kakuda City | ||
| Coordinates: 37°59′N 140°46′E / 37.983°N 140.767°ECoordinates: 37°59′N 140°46′E / 37.983°N 140.767°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Tōhoku | |
| Prefecture | Miyagi Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Seikichi Satō | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 147.58 km2 (56.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 1, 2010) | ||
| • Total | 31,905 | |
| • Density | 216/km2 (560/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Oak tree | |
| - Flower | Gentian | |
| Address |
Miyagi-ken, Kakuda-shi Kakuda Azadaibō 41 981-1592 | |
| Phone number | 0224-63-2111 | |
| Website | http://www.city.kakuda.miyagi.jp/english/ | |
Kakuda (角田市 Kakuda-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded on October 1, 1958.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 31,905 and a population density of 216 persons per km². The total area is 147.58 km².
The city's temples include Kōzō-ji.
Sister city
Kakuda is currently in a sister city relationship with Greenfield, Indiana, United States. Each year, a small group of high school students from Greenfield and Kakuda are chosen to travel to each sister city, respectively, and will stay with a host family for ten days, most expenses paid, thanks to local donations. The sister city program began in 1990 and continues today.
Transportation
Train stations
Major roads
- Route 113, Route 349
External links
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- Kakuda City official website (Japanese) (English version also available)
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