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Atsuta (熱田区, Atsuta-ku) is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the ward had an estimated population of 66,318 and a population density of 8,088 persons per km2. The total area was 8.20 km2.
Atsuta
熱田区 | |
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Atsuta Ward | |
![]() Atsuta Shrine Kanayama Bus Terminal night view | |
![]() Location of Atsuta-ku in Nagoya | |
Coordinates: 35°07′41″N 136°54′40″E / 35.12806°N 136.91111°E | |
Land | Japan |
Region | Tōkai region Chūbu region |
Prefecture | Aichi |
Area | |
• Total | 8.20 km2 (3.17 sq mi) |
Population (1 October 2019) | |
• Total | 66,318 |
• Density | 8,100/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
– Tree | Round Leaf Holly (Ilex rotunda) |
– Flower | Japanese iris[1] |
Phone number | 052-961-1111 |
Address | 3-1-15 Jingu, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-8508 |
Website | www |
Geography
editAtsuta Ward is located near the geographic center of Nagoya city.
Surrounding municipalities
editHistory
editThe area of present-day Atsuta Ward was known since ancient times for its association with Atsuta Shrine. Atsuta Town in Aichi District was incorporated with the establishment of the municipality system in the early Meiji period. It was annexed to the city of Nagoya, initially as part of Minami Ward, and became Atsuta Ward in 1937.
Economy
editAtsuta Ward is a major commercial center due to its proximity to the center of Nagoya metropolis. The rolling stock manufacturer Nippon Sharyo has its headquarters in the ward.
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editTransport
editRailroads
edit- Central Japan Railway Company - Tōkaidō Main Line
- Meitetsu - Nagoya Main Line - Tokoname Line
- Nagoya Municipal Subway - Meijō Line
- Nagoya Municipal Subway - Meikō Line
Highways
editLocal attractions
edit- Atsuta Shrine – well known Shinto shrine
Noted people
edit- Minamoto no Yoritomo – first shōgun of the Kamakura period, born at Seigan-ji
- Noriyuki Haga –motorcycle racer
- Yukiko Okada – Idol Singer
- Tamaasuka Daisuke – Sumo wrestler