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Anjō 安城市

Anjō's location in Aichi, Japan.


Anjō's location in 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 / 34.967°N 137.083°E / 34.967; 137.083Coordinates: 34°58′N 137°5′E / 34.967°N 137.083°E / 34.967; 137.083
Symbols
Tree	Japanese Black Pine
Flower	Scarlet Sage
Flag
Anjō Government Office
Mayor	Gaku Kamiya
Address	18-23, Sakuramachi, Anjō-shi, Aichi-ken 446-8501
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^?) 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.

Sister Cities

References

^ Chronological table of Anjo's history on Anjō official website, retrieved on March 14 2008.

External links

Official website (Japanese)
Official website (English)

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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

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