Anjō, Aichi

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Anjō
安城市

Anjō's location in Aichi, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi
Physical characteristics
Area	86.01 km² (33.21 sq mi)
Population (as of March 2008)
Total	176,323
Density	2,050 /km² (5,309 /sq mi)
Location	34°58′N, 137°5′E
Symbols
Tree	Japanese Black Pine
Flower	Scarlet Sage
Flag
Anjō Government Office
Mayor	Gaku Kamiya
Address	〒446-8501 18-23, Sakuramachi, Anjō-shi, Aichi-ken
Phone number	0566-76-1111
Official website: Anjō City

Anjō (安城市, Anjō-shi^?) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 176,323 and the density of 2,050 persons per km². The total area is 86.01 km².

The city was founded on May 5, 1952.

The city was once known as "Japanese Denmark" (日本デンマーク, "Japanese Denmark"^?) in 1920s to 1930s, when it experimented collective farming. ^[1] Its name still remains in the park called Den Park, as well as the Den Beer, a microbrew located in the park. Rural areas in Anjō are known for it's popular production of Figs and the Nashi Pear.

After the post-war economic growth of Japan, however, the city became largely industrial, hosting many Toyota related factories.

[edit] Sister Cities

• Huntington Beach, USA
• Hobsons Bay, Australia
• Kolding, Denmark

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• (Japanese) Official website
  • (English) English portions

Aichi Prefecture
Cities
Aisai | Anjō | Chiryū | Chita | Gamagōri | Handa | Hekinan | Ichinomiya | Inazawa | Inuyama | Iwakura | Kariya | Kasugai | Kitanagoya | Kiyosu | Komaki | Kōnan | Nagoya (capital) | Nishio | Nisshin | Okazaki | Ōbu | Owariasahi | Seto | Shinshiro | Tahara | Takahama | Tokoname | Tōkai | Toyoake | Toyohashi | Toyokawa | Toyota | Tsushima | Yatomi
Districts
Aichi | Ama | Chita | Hazu | Hoi | Kitashitara | Nishikamo | Nishikasugai | Niwa | Nukata
See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 34°58′N, 137°5′E