Atsuta-ku, Nagoya

Ward in Japan

Atsuta 35°07′41″N 136°54′40″E / 35.12806°N 136.91111°E / 35.12806; 136.91111
Country	Japan
Region	Tōkai region Chūbu region
Prefecture	Aichi
Area
• Total	8.20 km² (3.17 sq mi)
Population (1 October 2019)
• Total	66,318
• Density	8,100/km² (21,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
– Tree	Round Leaf Holly (Ilex rotunda)
– Flower	Japanese iris^[1]
Phone number	052-961-1111
Address	3-1-15 Jingu, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-8508
Website	www.city.nagoya.jp/atsuta/ (in Japanese)

Atsuta (熱田区, Atsuta-ku) is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the ward had an estimated population of 66,318 and a population density of 8,088 persons per km². The total area was 8.20 km².

Geography

Atsuta Ward is located near the geographic center of Nagoya city.

Surrounding municipalities

Showa Ward
Naka Ward
Nakagawa Ward
Mizuho Ward
Minato Ward
Minami Ward

History

The area of present-day Atsuta Ward was known since ancient times for its association with Atsuta Shrine. Atsuta Town in Aichi District was incorporated with the establishment of the municipality system in the early Meiji period. It was annexed to the city of Nagoya, initially as part of Minami Ward, and became Atsuta Ward in 1937.

Economy

Atsuta Ward is a major commercial center due to its proximity to the center of Nagoya metropolis. The rolling stock manufacturer Nippon Sharyo has its headquarters in the ward.