Kanie, Aichi

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Kanie
蟹江町
Town

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Kanie

 

Coordinates: 35°07′56.1″N 136°47′12.5″E / 35.132250°N 136.786806°E / 35.132250; 136.786806Coordinates: 35°07′56.1″N 136°47′12.5″E / 35.132250°N 136.786806°E / 35.132250; 136.786806
Country Japan
Region Chūbu region
Tōkai region
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
District Ama
Area
 • Total 11.09 km2 (4.28 sq mi)
Population (May 2015)
 • Total 36,789
 • Density 3,320/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Osmanthus fragrans
- Flower Japanese iris
Phone number 0567-95-1111
Address 3-1 Gakuto, Kanie-chō, Ama-gun, Aichi-ken 497-8601
Website http://www.town.kanie.aichi.jp
Kanie town office

Kanie (蟹江町 Kanie-chō) is a town located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 36,789 and a population density of 3320 persons per km². The total area was 11.09 square kilometres (4.28 sq mi).

Etymology

The origin of the town's name comes from the once-plentiful crab (蟹 kani) population.[1]

History

Kanie Town was created with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. In October 2003, Kanie participated in discussions with regards to a possible merge with neighboring town of Yatomi and village of Jūshiyama. However, negotiations failed in 2004 and Kanie decided to remain as an independent municipality.

Geography

Kanie is located in the southwest Aichi Prefecture. All of the town is at sea level.

Neighboring municipalities

Economy

Kanie is primarily a regional commercial center and bedroom community for the Nagoya metropolis.

Education

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Sister city relations

Local attractions

References

  1. ↑ "Introduction to Kanie town". Kanie official website. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  2. ↑ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).

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