Nagayo, Nagasaki

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Location of Nagayo in Nagasaki Prefecture
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Nagayo (長与町, Nagayo-chō) is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Geography

Nagayo is located within the southern part of Nagasaki prefecture and resides at the south of Ōmura Bay.

Neighbouring municipalities

• Nagasaki
• Isahaya
• Togitsu

History

In the Edo period of the late 18th century, Nagayo ware became established and produced until the end of the 19th century.

Demographics

As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 42,570 and a density of 1,500 persons per km². The total area is 28.81 km².

Sister city

Nagayo have a sister city relationship with the town of Wethersfield from Connecticut since 1999.

Transportation

Railway

• JR Kyushu - Nagasaki Main Line (Branch Line)
  • Honkawachi - Nagayo - Kōda - Michinoo

Highway

• Japan National Route 207

Gallery

External links

• Media related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
• Geographic data related to Nagayo, Nagasaki at OpenStreetMap
• Nagayo official website (in Japanese)

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