Ina, Nagano
| Ina 伊那市 | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| ||
 Location of Ina in Nagano Prefecture | ||
  Ina Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°50′N 137°57′E / 35.833°N 137.950°ECoordinates: 35°50′N 137°57′E / 35.833°N 137.950°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) | |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kashio Osaka | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 667.81 km2 (257.84 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 1, 2006) | ||
| • Total | 71,671 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Address |
3050 Ina, Ina-shi, Nagano-ken 396-8617 | |
| Phone number | 0265-78-4111 | |
| Website | City of Ina | |
Ina (伊那市 Ina-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 71,671 and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 667.81 km².
On March 31, 2006, Ina absorbed the town of Takatō, and the village of Hase (both from Kamiina District) to create the new and expanded city of Ina.
Geography
Surrounding municipalities
- Nagano Prefecture
- Yamanashi Prefecture
- Minami-Alps
- Hokuto
- Shizuoka Prefecture
Municipal Timeline
- April 1, 1954 - Ina (1st) was founded by the mergers of six municipalities (all from Kitaina District).
- March 31, 2006 - Ina (1st) absorbed the town of Takatō, and the village of Hase (both from Kamiina District) to create the new and expanded city of Ina (2nd).
Sister cities
Within Japan
Former city of Ina (旧伊那市)
- Chita, Aichi Prefecture (Signed on November 7, 1994 as a friendship city)
The town of Takatō
- Miyake, Tokyo (became allies on April 21, 1970)
- Shinjuku, Tokyo (Signed on July 12, 1986)
- Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima (Signed on September 24, 2004)
- Iwanashiro, Fukushima (Signed on September 23, 1994)
The village of Hase
- Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture (became allies on August 1, 1984)
Overseas
Former city of Ina (旧伊那市)
- Beijing, People's Republic of China (Signed on November 22, 1994 as a friendship city)
All municipalities listed above are now friendship cities with the new city of Ina.
External links
Media related to Ina, Nagano at Wikimedia Commons
- Ina City official website (Japanese)
| ||||||||||||||
