Nobeoka, Miyazaki
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is the northernmost city
located in Miyazaki
, Japan
.
of 130,435 and a population density of 150 persons per km². The total area is 867.97 km².
it was one of the most important centers of military explosives in Japan. On the night of June 28-29th, 1945, 117 US B-29s fire-bombed the city destroying 1.35 square km, or 36% of the city. On July 16, 1945, 33 US B-24s bombed the bridges in around the city, severing the strategically important Nippō Main Line
railway. On February 20, 2006 Nobeoka absorbed the towns of Kitakata
and Kitaura
, both from Higashiusuki District
.On March 31, 2007 the town of Kitagawa
, also from Higashiusuki District
, was absorbed into Nobeoka.
, a producer of synthetic and industrial fibers.
It is known regionally for its Ayu
fish.
Recently a new type of onion has been developed that can be harvested very early in the year (around February) due to Miyazaki and Nobeoka's relatively warm winter climate. It is known for its mildness and is put raw in salads. Many products, including an onion jam and onion salad dressing, have been produced to promote the onion by local agricultural boards.
Miyazaki is not currently serviced by an expressway, but there are vague plans of building a freeway from Miyazaki city
up to Nobeoka. This would bring Nobeoka to within a one-hour drive of Miyazaki city. The cost, however, of building an expressway has been criticized has not being recoverable by the relatively small population that it would serve. Nobeoka does have its own municipal bus service with routes to most destinations in the city.
Cities of Japan
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located in Miyazaki
Miyazaki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.- History :Historically, after the Meiji Restoration, Hyūga Province was renamed Miyazaki Prefecture....
, Japan
Japan
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Population
As of the January 1, 2008 merger, the city has an estimated populationPopulation
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of 130,435 and a population density of 150 persons per km². The total area is 867.97 km².
History
The city was officially founded on February 11, 1933 after it gained city status. During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
it was one of the most important centers of military explosives in Japan. On the night of June 28-29th, 1945, 117 US B-29s fire-bombed the city destroying 1.35 square km, or 36% of the city. On July 16, 1945, 33 US B-24s bombed the bridges in around the city, severing the strategically important Nippō Main Line
Nippo Main Line
frame|Nippō Main LineThe is a railway line in Kyūshū, in southern Japan. Part of the Kyushu Railway Company system, it follows the east coast of the island. The line originates at Kokura Station in Kokura, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka...
railway. On February 20, 2006 Nobeoka absorbed the towns of Kitakata
Kitakata, Miyazaki
was a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.On February 20, 2006 Kitakata, along with the town of Kitaura, also from Higashiusuki District, was merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka....
and Kitaura
Kitaura, Miyazaki
was a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.On February 20, 2006 Kitaura, along with the town of Kitakata, also from Higashiusuki District, was merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka....
, both from Higashiusuki District
Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki
Higashiusuki is a district located in Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 31,269 and the density of 24.18 persons per km²...
.On March 31, 2007 the town of Kitagawa
Kitagawa, Miyazaki
was a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.On March 31, 2007 Kitagawa was merged into the expanded city of Nobeoka.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,684 and the density of 16.73 persons per km². The total area was 279.91 km².-External links:*...
, also from Higashiusuki District
Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki
Higashiusuki is a district located in Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 31,269 and the density of 24.18 persons per km²...
, was absorbed into Nobeoka.
Climate
The climate of Nobeoka is hot and humid in the summer (above 30 °C) and is somewhat cold in the winter with temperatures dropping to around freezing (0 °C). Snowfall can be seen in the winter months, but does not accumulate because of coastal warming effects.Economy
The city's economy depends strongly on the company Asahi KaseiAsahi Kasei
is a Japanese company. The main products are chemicals and materials science. The company has around 25,000 employees and had consolidated sales of ¥ 1.7 trillion in 2008. It was founded in May 1931, using the paid in capital of Nobeoka Ammonia Fiber Co., Ltd, a Nobeoka, Miyazaki based producer of...
, a producer of synthetic and industrial fibers.
It is known regionally for its Ayu
Ayu
The or sweetfish, Plecoglossus altivelis, is an amphidromous fish, the only species in the genus Plecoglossus and in family Plecoglossidae. It is a relative of the smelts and is placed in the order Osmeriformes...
fish.
Recently a new type of onion has been developed that can be harvested very early in the year (around February) due to Miyazaki and Nobeoka's relatively warm winter climate. It is known for its mildness and is put raw in salads. Many products, including an onion jam and onion salad dressing, have been produced to promote the onion by local agricultural boards.
Transportation
Nobeoka is the terminal station for trains that run the length of the prefecture (although some trains do continue up into Oita prefecture). It used to be the terminal station for the privately owned takachiho line, which ran towards Kumamoto prefecture from the northeast to the northwest of the prefecture. This line was closed after a typhoon in 2005, and has not been reopened.Miyazaki is not currently serviced by an expressway, but there are vague plans of building a freeway from Miyazaki city
Miyazaki, Miyazaki
is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Located on the coast and perforated by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains...
up to Nobeoka. This would bring Nobeoka to within a one-hour drive of Miyazaki city. The cost, however, of building an expressway has been criticized has not being recoverable by the relatively small population that it would serve. Nobeoka does have its own municipal bus service with routes to most destinations in the city.
External links
- Official website English version