Atsuta-ku, Nagoya
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Atsuta
熱田区 | |
|---|---|
| Atsuta Ward | |
  Atsuta Shrine Kanayama Bus Terminal night view | |
 Location of Atsuta-ku in Nagoya | |
  Atsuta | |
| Coordinates: 35°07′41″N 136°54′40″E / 35.12806°N 136.91111°E | |
| 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 | 8,090/km2 (20,900/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 |
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.
Surrounding municipalities
Atsuta Ward is located near the geographic center of Nagoya city.
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.
