| Shinshiro 新城市 |
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| Shinshiro's location in Aichi, Japan. | |
| Location | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 499.00 km2 (192.66 sq mi) |
| Population (as of November 1, 2005) | |
| Total | 52,888 |
| Density | 105.99 /km2 (275 /sq mi) |
| Location | 34°54′N 137°30′E / 34.9°N 137.5°E |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Wisteria |
| Flower | Japanese Red Pine |
| Shinshiro Government Office | |
| Address | 6-1 Higashi-Iribune, Shinshiro-shi, Aichi-ken 441-1392 |
| Phone number | 0536-23-1111 |
| Official website: City of Shinshiro | |
Shinshiro (新城市 Shinshiro-shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.
As of April 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 52,467. The total area is 499km².
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Description
The city merged with the Town of Hōrai and the Village of Tsukude on October 1, 2005 and became the 2nd largest city by area in Aichi Prefecture, only behind the city of Toyota.
Places of Interest
Sakurabuchi（桜ぶち）is a large park in central Shinshiro. It is located just across from the city library. It is highly regarded by those in surrounding cities for its beauty during the cherry blossom season. The Toyogawa-river runs through the center of the park. There is a small car show held in the beginning of October in the northwest parking lot.
High Schools
There are two High Schools in Shinshiro. Shinshiro Higashi Kougakoukou(₰) and Shinshiro Kougakoukou(৳). Shishiro Higashi is the more academic of the two. Shinshiro Kougakoukou offers an agricultural studies program for students, and even has a farm on school grounds where students gain experience. Both have a near even enrollment.
External links
Media related to Shinshiro, Aichi at Wikimedia Commons- Shinshiro official website in Japanese (English version)
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