Chita, Aichi

Chita
知多市
City

Sori Greenery & Flora Fureai Park

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Location of Chita in Aichi Prefecture
Chita

 

Coordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°E / 35.000; 136.867Coordinates: 35°00′N 136°52′E / 35.000°N 136.867°E / 35.000; 136.867
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
District Chita (formerly)
Government
 • Mayor Isao Kato
Area
 • Total 45.76 km2 (17.67 sq mi)
Population (November 2011)
 • Total 84,589
 • Density 1,850/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Myrica rubra
- Flower Azalea
Phone number (0562)33-3151
Address 1-banchi Midori-cho, Chita-shi, Aichi-ken 478-8601
Website www.city.chita.aichi.jp
Chita City hall
Chita cotton

Chita (知多市 Chita-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 84,598 and a population density of 1850 persons per km². The total area is 45.76 km².

Geography

Chita is located in northwestern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east.

Neighboring municipalities

History

The town of Chita was established on April 1, 1955 by the merger of the former towns of Okada, Asahi and Yawata. Chita was elevated to city status on September 1, 1970.

Economy

Chita has a strong industrial base along its coastline, with electrical power plants, chemical and petrochemical plants and refineries predominating. The interior remains agricultural, with crops including Petasites japonicus and onions, although most agriculture is dependent on irrigation.

Transportation

Rail

Highways

Sister city relations

Local attractions

Notable people from Chita

References

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