Country Japan - Tree Camphor Laurel Phone number 0561-53-2111 Population 81,924 (May 2015) Prefecture Aichi Prefecture | Region Chūbu (Tōkai) - Flower Sunflower Area 21.03 km² Local time Wednesday 3:32 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 5°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 89% Humidity Colleges and Universities Nagoya Sangyo University, Nagoya Management Junior College | ||
Owariasahi (尾張旭市, Owariasahi-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Owariasahi Aichi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Railways
- Highways
- Education
- Notable people from Owariasahi
- References
Map of Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 81,294 and a population density of 3900 persons per km². The total area was 21.03 square kilometres (8.12 sq mi).
Geography
Owariasahi is located in west-central Aichi Prefecture, north of the Nagoya metropolis. The Aichi Prefectural Forest Park covers approximately 15% of its area.
Surrounding municipalities
History
During the Meiji period, the area was organized into villages under Higashikasugai District, Aichi. Asahi was proclaimed a town on August 5, 1948. Asahi was raised to city status on December 1, 1970. In order to prevent confusion with the city of Asahi, Chiba, the new city was named Owariasahi.
Railways
Highways
Education
Notable people from Owariasahi
References
Owariasahi, Aichi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA