Country Japan Prefecture Aichi Prefecture - Flower Gardenia Population 88,812 (May 2015) University Shigakkan University | Region Chūbu (Tōkai) - Tree Holly Area 33.66 km² Local time Monday 12:59 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 7°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
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).
Contents
- Map of Obu Aichi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Noted people from bu
- References
Map of Obu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
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.