Country Japan - Tree Osmanthus fragrans Area 13.61 km² Local time Monday 1:10 AM | District Niwa - Flower Sakura Population 3,171 (May 2015) Prefecture Aichi Prefecture | |
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Region Chūbu region
Tōkai region Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 71% Humidity Points of interest Horioseki Park, Oguchicho Rekishiminzoku Museum, Yono Central Park | ||
Ōguchi (大口町, Ōguchi-chō) is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 23,171 and a population density of 1700 persons per km². The total area was 13.61 square kilometres (5.25 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Oguchi Niwa District Aichi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Oguchi, Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Ōguchi is located in the extreme northeast corner of Aichi Prefecture, in the middle of the Nōbi Plain.
Neighboring municipalities
History
Ōguchi Village was established on October 1, 1906 through the merger of three small hamlets. It was raised to town status in 1962.
Economy
Okuma Corporation and Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, two global machine tool builder companies have their headquarters in the city.
Education
Ōguchi has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
Railway
Ōguchi is not served by passenger rail transport. The nearest train station is Kashiwamori on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line in neighboring Fusō.