Nagaokakyō, Kyoto

Nagaokakyō (長岡京市, Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

This article is about city in Kyoto Prefecture. For the historical capital of Japan, see Nagaoka-kyō.
Nagaokakyō

長岡京市
City
Nagaokakyō City Hall
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Location of Nagaokakyō in Kyoto Prefecture
Nagaokakyō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
Government
 • MayorKengo Nakakoji (since January 2015)
Area
 • Total19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2017)
 • Total80,424
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Symbols
 • TreeMaple
 • FlowerEricaceae
 • BirdJapanese white-eye
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.city.nagaokakyo.lg.jp

As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 80,424 and a population density of 4,200 persons per km². The total area is 19.17 km².

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.

Culture

The most popular event in Nagaokakyo is the Garasha Festival. It is usually held in November. Garasha 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.[1]

Transportation

Organizations

Murata Manufacturing and Mitsubishi Logisnext are based in Nagaokakyō.

Sister cities
  • Arlington, MA, United States

Notable people from Nagaokakyō
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See also

References
  1. "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.


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