Kanie, Aichi
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| Kanie 蟹江町 |
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Chūbu region Tōkai region |
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| 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 (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).
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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
- Aichi Prefecture
Economy
Kanie is primarily a regional commercial center and bedroom community for the Nagoya metropolis.
Education
Middle schools
- Kanie Middle School
- Kanie-Kita Middle School
Elementary schools
- Kanie Elementary School
- Funairi Elementary School
- Sunishi Elementary School
- Shin-Kanie Elementary School
- Funairi Elementary School
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
- Marion, Illinois, USA,[2] sister cities since March 26, 2010.
Local attractions
- Owari Onsen hot spring
- Sunari Festival
References
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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| Wards of Nagoya (capital city) |
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| Aichi District | ||
| Ama District | ||
| Chita District | ||
| Kitashitara District | ||
| Nishikasugai District | ||
| Niwa District | ||
| Nukata District | ||
