Owariasahi, Aichi

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Owariasahi
尾張旭市
Location of Owariasahi
Owariasahi's location in Aichi, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Aichi
Physical characteristics
Area 21.02 km² (8.12 sq mi)
Population (as of November 1, 2005)
     Total 52,888
     Density 105.99 /km² (275 /sq mi)
Location 35°13′N, 137°2′E
Symbols
Tree Camphor Laurel
Flower Sunflower
Owariasahi Government Office
Mayor Kōji Taniguchi
Address 488-8666
2600-1 Hadara, Higashi-Ōmichi-chō, Owariasahi-shi, Aichi-ken
Phone number 0561-53-2111
Official website: City of Owariasahi

Owariasahi (尾張旭市 Owariasahi-shi?) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 77,225 and the density of 3,673.88 persons per km². The total area is 21.02 km². The city was part of Higashikasugai District until December 1, 1970, which eliminated Higashikasugai District.

The city was founded on December 1, 1970. The town changed from Asahi to the current name to avoid confusion with the city of Asahi in Chiba Prefecture.

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City hall.
City hall.


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  See also: Towns and villages by district edit