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Nagayo, Nagasaki 
Summary
Nagayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Nagayo
長与町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Nagayo River | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Nagayo in Nagasaki Prefecture | |
  Nagayo Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E / 32.817°N 129.883°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture |
| District | Nishisonogi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.81 km2 (11.12 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |
| • Total | 42,570 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | webtown |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Japanese apricot |
Geography edit
Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.
Neighbouring municipalities edit
History edit
In the Edo period of the late 18th century, Nagayo ware became established and produced until the end of the 19th century.
Demographics edit
As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 42,570 and a density of 1,500 persons per km2. The total area is 28.81 km2.
Sister city edit
Nagayo have a sister city relationship with the town of Wethersfield from Connecticut since 1999.
Transportation edit
Railway edit
- JR Kyushu - Nagasaki Main Line (Branch Line)
- Honkawachi - Nagayo - Kōda - Michinoo
Highway edit
Gallery edit
External links edit
Media related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
Geographic data related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at OpenStreetMap- Nagayo official website (in Japanese)
