Area 19.44 km² | Population 161,416 (Nov 2011) | |
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Region Tōkai regionChūbu region Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Meitō-ku (名東区, Meitō-ku) is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the ward had an estimated population of 161,416 and a population density of 8,300 persons per km². The total area was 19.44 km².
Contents
- Map of Meito Ward Nagoya Aichi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railroads
- Highways
- Noted people from Meit ku Nagoya
- References
Map of Meito Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Meitō Ward is located in eastern Nagoya city.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present Meitō-ku was formerly part of Aichi District and Higashikasugai District. Incorporated into the city of Nagoya by 1955 and divided between Chikusa Ward and Showa Ward, it became a separate ward on February 1, 1975.
Education
Railroads
Highways
Noted people from Meitō-ku, Nagoya
References
Meitō-ku, Nagoya Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA