Takahama, Aichi

Takahama 高浜市
City
View of Takayama City from Oyama Park View of Takayama City from Oyama Park
Flag of Takahama Flag Official seal of Takahama Seal
Location of Takahama in Aichi Prefecture Location of Takahama in Aichi Prefecture
Takahama
Coordinates:
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi Prefecture
Government
Area
• Total	13.00 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Population (February 2012)
• Total	44,723
• Density	3,440/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree	Cinnamomum camphora
- Flower	Chrysanthemum
Phone number	0566-52-1111
Address	Aoki-chō, Tahakama-shi, Aichi-ken 444-1398
Website	City of Takahama

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Takahama City Hall

Takahama (高浜市, Takahama-shi) is a city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

As of February 2012, the city has an estimated population of 44,723 and a population density of 3,440 persons per km². The total area was 13.00 km².

Geography

Takahama is situated in south-central Aichi Prefecture.

Neighboring municipalities

• Kariya
• Anjō
• Hekinan
• Handa
• Higashiura

History

Takahama Village was created within Hekikai District on October 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on July 9, 1900, and annexed neighboring Yoshihama and Takatori villages on May 1, 1906. Takahama was raised to city status on December 1, 1970, at which time Hekikai District ceased to exist.

Transportation

Rail

• Meitetsu Mikawa Line: Yoshihama • Mikawa Takahama • Takahama Minato

Highways

• National Route 247
• National Route 419

External links

• Takahama City official website (Japanese)