Nakano, Nagano
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Nagano
, Japan, located in the northern portion of the prefecture
.
As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 46,114 and the density
of 411.51 persons per km². The total area is 112.06 km².
The city was founded on July 1, 1954.
The city of Nakano
is supported largely by its vast agricultural industry. Nakano boasts high quality fruits and vegetables, including Fuji apples, Kyohō grapes, peaches, pears, rice, asparagus, and mushrooms. The city is also well known for its rose
s. The biannual rose festival in Ippongi Park displays thousands of rose plants, and attracts tourists from all over Japan.
Located in the northern region of Nagano prefecture, the weather in Nakano varies greatly over the seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often over 30 degrees Celsius, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures around −10 degrees Celsius. In spring, Nakano is full of beautiful cherry and rape blossoms. In fall, the hills are awash in the beautiful colours of autumn leaves.
Nakano city has experienced significant growth since the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics
. Located near many popular ski areas, Nakano's economy is augmented by the ski-tourism industry.
There are two high schools, four junior high schools, and eleven elementary schools in Nakano. The largest junior high school is Nanguu JHS. The largest elementary school is Nakano ES.
In 2007, Nakano became home to the Shinano Grand Serows, a baseball team in the Japanese BC League (Baseball Challenge League
).
Cities of Japan
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located in Nagano
Nagano Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Nagano.- History :Nagano was formerly known as the province of Shinano...
, Japan, located in the northern portion of the prefecture
Prefecture
A prefecture is an administrative jurisdiction or subdivision in any of various countries and within some international church structures, and in antiquity a Roman district governed by an appointed prefect.-Antiquity:...
.
As of April 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 46,114 and the density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 411.51 persons per km². The total area is 112.06 km².
The city was founded on July 1, 1954.
The city of Nakano
Nakano
-People:Nakano is also a Japanese family name.* Ayako Nakano* Chikayo Nakano* Daisuke Nakano* George Nakano* Hiroko Nakano* Hiroyuki Nakano* Junya Nakano* Kansei Nakano* Kazuo Nakano* Keiko Nakano* Koichi Nakano* Kiyoshi Nakano* Kumiko Nakano...
is supported largely by its vast agricultural industry. Nakano boasts high quality fruits and vegetables, including Fuji apples, Kyohō grapes, peaches, pears, rice, asparagus, and mushrooms. The city is also well known for its rose
Rose
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows...
s. The biannual rose festival in Ippongi Park displays thousands of rose plants, and attracts tourists from all over Japan.
Located in the northern region of Nagano prefecture, the weather in Nakano varies greatly over the seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often over 30 degrees Celsius, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures around −10 degrees Celsius. In spring, Nakano is full of beautiful cherry and rape blossoms. In fall, the hills are awash in the beautiful colours of autumn leaves.
Nakano city has experienced significant growth since the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics
1998 Winter Olympics
The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 7 to 22 February 1998 in Nagano, Japan. Seventy-two nations and 2,176 participans contested in seven sports and 72 events at 15 venues. The games saw the introduction of Women's ice...
. Located near many popular ski areas, Nakano's economy is augmented by the ski-tourism industry.
There are two high schools, four junior high schools, and eleven elementary schools in Nakano. The largest junior high school is Nanguu JHS. The largest elementary school is Nakano ES.
In 2007, Nakano became home to the Shinano Grand Serows, a baseball team in the Japanese BC League (Baseball Challenge League
Baseball Challenge League
The is a baseball league in Japan. The abbreviated designation "."-Teams:-External links:*...
).
Merger
- On April 1, 2005 the village of ToyotaToyota, Naganowas a village located in Shimominochi District, Nagano, Japan.On April 1, 2005 Toyota was merged into the city of Nakano.As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 5,116 and a density of 147.27 persons per km². The total area was 34.74 km²....
, from Shimominochi DistrictShimominochi District, NaganoShimominochi is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 7,643 and a density of 24.96 persons per km². The total area is 306.25 km².-Mergers:...
, was merged into Nakano.