Inazawa

Inazawa (稲沢市, Inazawa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 135,580 in 54,999 households,[1] and a population density of 1,709 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,430/sq mi). The total area of the city was 79.35 km2 (30.64 sq mi).

Inazawa
稲沢市
City

Upper stage:Owari ōkunitama-jinja
Lower stage:Inazawa Skyline
Flag of Inazawa
Flag
Official seal of Inazawa
Seal
Location of Inazawa in Aichi Prefecture
Location of Inazawa in Aichi Prefecture
Inazawa is located in Japan
Inazawa
Inazawa
 
Coordinates: 35°15′53″N 136°47′48.9″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureAichi
Government
 • MayorToshiaki Ōno
Area
 • Total79.35 km2 (30.64 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2019)
 • Total135,580
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
– TreePine
– FlowerChrysanthemum
Phone number0587-32-1111
Address1 Inabuchō, Inazawa-shi, Aichi-ken 492-8269
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Inazawa is located in the flatlands of far western Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture on the west. Both the Kiso River and the Gojō River flow through the city.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Inazawa is 15.6 °C (60.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,758 mm (69.2 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C (82.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).[2]

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Inazawa has been relatively steady over the past 30 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1940 56,321—    
1950 71,370+26.7%
1960 79,847+11.9%
1970 110,629+38.6%
1980 126,023+13.9%
1990 132,483+5.1%
2000 136,928+3.4%
2010 136,415−0.4%

Surrounding municipalities
Aichi Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture

History

Ancient history

Inazawa is the location of the Nara period provincial capital and provincial temple of Owari Province.

The Owari Onkunitama Jinja, an important Shinto shrine located within the borders of the present city, also dates from this period.

Early modern period

During the Edo period, Inaba and Ozawa villages formed a post town on the Minoji, a kaidō connecting Miya-juku (Atsuta on the Tōkaidō to Tarui-juku (Mino Province) on the Nakasendō.

Late modern period

In the early Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system, the town of Inazawa was created.

Contemporary history

The area of the town was expanded in 1907 and 1955 through the annexation of neighboring villages, and on November 1, 1958, the Inazawa was elevated to city status.

On April 1, 2005, the towns of Heiwa and Sobue (both from Nakashima District) were merged into Inazawa.

Government
Inazawa City hall

Inazawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 26 members. The city contributes two members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 9 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

External relations

International

Education
Nagoya Bunri University

University

College

Schools

Inazawa has 23 public elementary schools and nine public junior high schools operated by the city government, and three public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private high school. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped.

Economy

Agriculture

Inazawa is a regional commercial center and has traditionally been known for its production of vegetables and gingko nuts.

Manufacturing

Sony and Toyoda Gosei have large production plants in the city.

Commerce

Due to its transportation connections with the Nagoya metropolis, Inazawa is increasingly becoming a commuter town.

Companies headquartered in Inazawa
  • Uny, supermarket chain
  • Aikoku Alpha Corporation, automotive components
  • Toshin Housing Company, construction
  • Fujikei Kyoi, sake brewing

Transportation

Conventional lines
Central Japan Railway Company
Meitetsu

Roads
The Kilometre Zero of Inazawa

Expressways

Japan National Route

Local attractions
Solae (tower)
Castles
  • Orizu Castle
  • Shobata Castle
Shrines and Temples
Natural attractions
  • Sobue Dune
Cultural events
Buildings and structures
  • Shobata Castle
    Shobata Castle
  • Orizu Castle
    Orizu Castle
  • Owari Kokubun temple
    Owari Kokubun temple
  • Yawase Kannon Temple
    Yawase Kannon Temple
  • Konomiya Street
    Konomiya Street
  • Sobue Dune
    Sobue Dune

Notable people from Inazawa

References
  1. Inazawa City official statistics (in Japanese)
  2. Inazawa climate data
  3. Inazawa population statistics
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  8. "Putting elevators to test". KONE Corporation. April 17, 2018.
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