Chita, Aichi
| Chita 知多市 | |||
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Sori Greenery & Flora Fureai Park | |||
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 Location of Chita in Aichi Prefecture | |||
  Chita
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| Coordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°ECoordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | ||
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | ||
| District | Chita (formerly) | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Isao Kato | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 45.76 km2 (17.67 sq mi) | ||
| Population (November 2011) | |||
| • Total | 84,589 | ||
| • Density | 1,850/km2 (4,800/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Myrica rubra | ||
| - Flower | Azalea | ||
| Phone number | (0562)33-3151 | ||
| Address | 1-banchi Midori-cho, Chita-shi, Aichi-ken 478-8601 | ||
| Website |
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Chita (知多市 Chita-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 84,598 and a population density of 1850 persons per km². The total area is 45.76 km².
Geography
Chita is located in northwestern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The town of Chita was established on April 1, 1955 by the merger of the former towns of Okada, Asahi and Yawata. Chita was elevated to city status on September 1, 1970.
Economy
Chita has a strong industrial base along its coastline, with electrical power plants, chemical and petrochemical plants and refineries predominating. The interior remains agricultural, with crops including Petasites japonicus and onions, although most agriculture is dependent on irrigation.
Transportation
Rail
Highways
Sister city relations
– Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Local attractions
- Shin Maiko Marine Park
- Sori Greenery and Fureai Park
Notable people from Chita
- Takuya Asao – professional baseball player
- Ayumi Kinoshita – actress
- Takeshi Yamasaki – professional baseball player
- Tetsuya Yamato – professional kick-boxer
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chita, Aichi. |
- Official website (Japanese)
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