Komaki, Aichi

Komaki, Aichi

Komaki
小牧市
—  City  —

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Location of Komaki in Aichi
Komaki is located in Japan
Komaki
 
Coordinates: 35°17′N 136°55′E / 35.283°N 136.917°E / 35.283; 136.917Coordinates: 35°17′N 136°55′E / 35.283°N 136.917°E / 35.283; 136.917
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Aichi
Government
 - Mayor Naoteru Nakano
Area
 - Total 62.82 km2 (24.3 sq mi)
Population (January 2008)
 - Total 149,060
 - Density 2,370/km2 (6,138.3/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Tabunoki (Machilus thunbergii)
- Flower Azalea
Phone number 0568-72-2101
Address 1-1 Horinouchi, Komaki-shi, Aichi-ken
485-8650
Website Komaki City

Komaki (小牧市 Komaki-shi?) is a city located in Aichi, Japan. It is commonly associated with Nagoya Airport, which is partly located in the city. The other part is in the city of Kasugai. As of January 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 149,060 and the density of 2,370 persons per km². The total area is 62.82 km².

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History

  • 1584: the area around Mount Komaki was site of the famous Battle of Komaki
  • January 1, 1955: The city was established.
  • 1991-2006: The Peachliner, a guided transport system, operated throughout the city.

Festivals

Hōnen Matsuri at Tagata Shrine in Komaki

Ever year on March 15 the citizens of Komaki celebrate Hōnen Matsuri, a fertility festival with wide infamy.

Education

The city has two universities, Aichi Bunkyo University and Nagoya Zokei University.

Sister Cities

Each year, Wyandotte and Komaki have an exchange student program, allowing students to be hosted by a family in the other city.



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