Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
Nagaokakyō (長岡京市, Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020 the city has an estimated population of 80,608 and a population density of 4,205 persons per km². The total area is 19.17 km².
Nagaokakyō
長岡京市 | |
|---|---|
 Nagaoka Tenman-gū | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Nagaokakyō in Kyoto Prefecture | |
  Nagaokakyō Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Founded | 1 October 1972 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kengo Nakakoji (since January 2015) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 80,608 |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese white-eye |
| Flower | Ericaceae |
| Tree | Maple |
History
The city was founded on October 1, 1972 replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on October 1, 1949. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyō, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kanmu established there from 784 until 794. The major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day Mukō.
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Nagaokakyō has increased slightly in recent decades.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 77,846 | — |
| 2010 | 79,844 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 80,608 | +1.0% |
Culture
The most popular event in Nagaokakyo is the Garasha Festival. It is usually held in November. Hosokawa Gracia was the wife of a busho—a feudal lord's lieutenant. The Garasha Festival is held at both the Nagaokakyo Cultural Center and Shoryuji Castle, while the parade runs throughout the city. Many of the parade participants wear various period's traditional clothing, including the chosen 'Garasha' of the year.[2]
Transportation
Organizations
Murata Manufacturing and Mitsubishi Logisnext are based in Nagaokakyō.
Sister cities
Arlington, MA, United States
Notable people from Nagaokakyō
- Kenjiro Yamashita, member of J-pop boygroups Exile and Sandaime J Soul Brothers and a former member of Gekidan Exile.
- Shohei Yamamoto, Japanese former soccer player
- Hiroshi Otsuki, Japanese former football player and manager
- Aya Shimokozuru, Japanese former soccer player (Japan women's national football team)
- Takashi Usami, Japanese soccer player (Gamba Osaka, J1 League)
- Miho Takahashi, Japanese swimmer
- Masaaki Sakata, Japanese former rugby union player
- Ayumi Kaihori, Japanese former soccer player (Japan women's national football team)
References
- Nagaokakyō population statistics
- "京都・長岡京市 ガラシャの魂息づく". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). January 22, 2011.
External links
Media related to Nagaokakyō, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons- Nagaokakyō City official website
- Past Exhibitions – National Museum of Japanese History
