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| Anjō 安城市 |
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| Anjō's location in Aichi, Japan. | |
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| Anjō's location in Japan. | |
| Location | |
| Country | |
| 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°ECoordinates: 34°58′N 137°5′E / 34.967°N 137.083°E |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
| Flower | Scarlet Sage |
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| 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.
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