Ōbu, Aichi

Ōbu
大府市
City

Aichi Health Village Park

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Location of Ōbu in Aichi Prefecture
Ōbu

 

Coordinates: 35°00′42″N 136°57′49.2″E / 35.01167°N 136.963667°E / 35.01167; 136.963667Coordinates: 35°00′42″N 136°57′49.2″E / 35.01167°N 136.963667°E / 35.01167; 136.963667
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Takayasu Kuno
Area
  Total 33.66 km2 (13.00 sq mi)
Population (May 2015)
  Total 88,812
  Density 2,640/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Holly
- Flower Gardenia
Phone number 0562-47-2111
Address 5-70 Chūō-chō, Ōbu-shi, Aichi-ken 474-8701
Website Official website
Ōbu City Hall

Ōbu (大府市 Ōbu-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 88,812 and a population density of 2,640 persons per km². The total area was 33.66 square kilometres (13.00 sq mi).

Geography

Ōbu is located in the far northeastern neck of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the north.

Neighboring municipalities

History

The village of Ōbu was established on May 1, 1906 through the merger of seven small hamlets within Chita District, and was elevated to town status on November 1, 1915. Ōbu became a city on September 1, 1970. On June 5, 2000, Ōbu was selected for membership in the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities.

Economy

Ōbu has a mixed economic base due to its proximity to the Nagoya metropolis and numerous transportation connections.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Noted people from Ōbu

References

  1. "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

External links

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