Nagayo, Nagasaki
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Nagayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Nagayo
長与町 | |||||||||
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Town | |||||||||
 Nagayo River | |||||||||
 Flag  Chapter | |||||||||
 Location of Nagayo in Nagasaki Prefecture | |||||||||
  Nagayo Location in Japan | |||||||||
| Coordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E / 32.817°N 129.883°ECoordinates: 32°49′N 129°53′E / 32.817°N 129.883°E | |||||||||
| Country | Japan | ||||||||
| Region | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture | ||||||||
| District | Nishisonogi | ||||||||
| Area | |||||||||
| • Total | 28.81 km2 (11.12 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |||||||||
| • Total | 42,570 | ||||||||
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | ||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) | ||||||||
| Website | webtown | ||||||||
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GeographyEdit
Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.
Neighbouring municipalitiesEdit
HistoryEdit
In the Edo period of the late 18th century, Nagayo ware became established and produced until the end of the 19th century.
DemographicsEdit
As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 42,570 and a density of 1,500 persons per km². The total area is 28.81 km².
Sister cityEdit
Nagayo have a sister city relationship with the town of Wethersfield from Connecticut since 1999.
TransportationEdit
RailwayEdit
- JR Kyushu - Nagasaki Main Line (Branch Line)
- Honkawachi - Nagayo - Kōda - Michinoo
HighwayEdit
GalleryEdit
External linksEdit
Media related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
Geographic data related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at OpenStreetMap- Nagayo official website (in Japanese)
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