Nanae, Hokkaido
| Nanae 七飯町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Hepburn romanization | Nanae-chō |
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Nanae Town Hall (May 2009) | |
 The location of Nanae in Oshima Subprefecture. | |
  Nanae Location of Nanae in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′N 140°42′E / 41.900°N 140.700°ECoordinates: 41°54′N 140°42′E / 41.900°N 140.700°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido |
| Subprefecture | Oshima Subprefecture |
| District | Kameda |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (町長 chōchō) | Yasuichi Chūgō (安一 中宮) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 216.61 km2 (83.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2009-03-31) | |
| • Total | 28,930 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Post code | 041-1192 |
| Area code(s) | 01337 |
| Official Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
| Official Flower | Apple |
| Government Office Address | 6-1-1 Hon-chō, Nanae-chō, Kameda-gun, Hokkaidō 041-1192 |
| Government Office Telephone | 0138-65-2511 |
| Website |
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Nanae (七飯町 Nanae-chō) is a town located in Kameda District, Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
In 2009, the town had an estimated population of 28,930[1] and a density of 133.6 persons per km². The total area is 216.61 km².
Geography
Nanae is at the southern end of the Oshima Peninsula, about 16 km away from Hakodate.[2] The name of "Nanae" (七重) is derived from two former villages, Nanae (七重) and Iida (飯田).
- Highest mountain: Hokkaidō Koma-ga-take (駒ヶ岳 Koma-ga-take) 1133m, a stratovolcano
History
- 1897 Nanae village and Iida village was merged to form Nanae village.[3]
- 1902 Nanae village was merged with neighboring villages and became a Second Class Village.
- 1957 Nanae village became Nanae town.
Transportation
- Hakodate Main Line: Ōnakayama - Nanae - Oshima-Ōno(Hokuto) - Niyama - Ōnuma - Ōnuma-Kōen
- Hakodate Main Line (Sawara Branch Line): Ōnuma - Ikedaen - Nagareyama Onsen - Chōshiguchi
- Route 5
Education
- High school
- Hokkaido Nanae High School[4]
Sister cities
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Concord, Massachusetts (United States)[5][6]
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Miki, Kagawa (Japan)[7]
See also
References
- ↑ 七飯町近代史年表. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
- ↑ 町のすがた. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
- ↑ 七飯町史
- ↑ 北海道七飯高等学校
- ↑ "Human Services: Concord-Nanae Network Sister City". Official Website. Town of Concord Massachusetts. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
- ↑ コンコード町との交流. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ 交流のあゆみ. Official Website (in Japanese). Nanae Town. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
External links
Media related to Nanae, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese) (some English content)
- http://concordnanae.com
- http://www.youtube.com/user/masshokkaido
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