Nanae (七飯町, Nanae-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In April 2017, the town had an estimated population of 28,514, with 13,639 households,[1] and a population density of 130/km2 (340/sq mi). The total area is 216.61 km2 (83.63 sq mi).
Nanae
七飯町 | |
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Town | |
Japanese transcription(s) | |
• Hepburn romanization | Nanae-chō |
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Nanae Location of Nanae in Japan | |
Coordinates: 41°54′N 140°42′E / 41.900°N 140.700°E | |
Country | Japan |
Prefecture | Hokkaido |
Subprefecture | Oshima Subprefecture |
District | Kameda |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yasuichi Chūgō (安一 中宮) |
Area | |
• Total | 216.61 km2 (83.63 sq mi) |
Population (April 30, 2017) | |
• Total | 28,514 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Post code | 041-1192 |
Area code | 01337 |
Official Tree | Japanese Red Pine |
Official Flower | Apple |
Government Office Address | 6-1-1 Hon-chō, Nanae-chō, Kameda-gun, Hokkaidō 041-1192 |
Government Office Telephone | 0138-65-2511 |
Website | www |
Nanae is at the southern end of the Oshima Peninsula, about 16 km (9.9 mi) away from Hakodate.[2] The name of "Nanae" (七飯) is derived from two former villages, Nanae (七重) and Iida (飯田).
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