Inazawa (稲沢市, Inazawa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1October2019[update], 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/sqmi). The total area of the city was 79.35km2 (30.64sqmi).
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 classificationCfa). The average annual temperature in Inazawa is 15.6°C (60.1°F). The average annual rainfall is 1,758mm (69.2in) 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.
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.
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.
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
Primary sector of the economy
Agriculture
Inazawa is a regional commercial center and has traditionally been known for its production of vegetables and ginkgo nuts.
Secondary sector of the economy
Manufacturing
Sony and Toyoda Gosei have large production plants in the city.
Tertiary sector of the economy
Commerce
Due to its transportation connections with the Nagoya metropolis, Inazawa is increasingly becoming a commuter town.
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↑"International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
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