Nabari, Mie

For the manga and anime series, see Nabari no Ou.
Nabari
名張市
City

Akame 48 Falls

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Location of Nabari in Mie Prefecture
Nabari

 

Coordinates: 34°37′39.3″N 136°6′30.2″E / 34.627583°N 136.108389°E / 34.627583; 136.108389Coordinates: 34°37′39.3″N 136°6′30.2″E / 34.627583°N 136.108389°E / 34.627583; 136.108389
Country Japan
Region Kansai, Tōkai
Prefecture Mie Prefecture
Government
  -Mayor Toshikatsu Kamei
Area
  Total 129.77 km2 (50.10 sq mi)
Population (August 2015)
  Total 78,190
  Density 603/km2 (1,560/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols  
• Tree Maple
• Flower Japanese bellflower
• Bird Japanese bush-warbler
Phone number 0595-63-7402
Address 1 Ichiban-chō, Kōnodai, Nabari-shi, Mie-ken 518-0492
Website www.city.nabari.lg.jp
Nabari City Hall

Nabari (名張市 Nabari-shi) is a city located in central Mie Prefecture, Japan, bordering on Nara Prefecture to the west.

As of August 2015, the city has an estimated population of 78,190 and a population density of 603 persons per km2. The total area was 129.77 square kilometres (50.10 sq mi).

Neighboring municipalities

History

The area around Nabari is part of ancient Iga Province, and Nabari developed from the Nara period as a post station on the Ise Kaido, or highway from the capital to the Ise Grand Shrines.

Nabari Town in Nabari District in Mie Prefecture was established on April 1, 1889. The district was merged with Iga District in 1896 to form Naga District. The modern city of Nabari was established on March 31, 1954. Voters rejected a proposal to merge with the neighboring city of Iga in February 2003.

Economy

The economy of Nabari is mixed, with agriculture (especially for fruits) and sake production, along with light manufacturing and chemicals production predominant. Due to its proximity to Osaka and Nara, the city is also increasing becoming a bedroom community.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Local attractions

Noted people from Nabari

References

  1. "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.

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