Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto

Nakagyō-ku (中京区) is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "central capital ward."

CountryJapan

Founded1929

Highestelevation

77 m (253 ft)

Lowestelevation

46 m (151 ft)

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Nakagyō 中京区
Ward of Kyoto
Kyoto city hall
Location of Nakagyō-ku in Kyoto
Nakagyō Location of Nakagyō-ku in Japan
Coordinates: 35°0′36″N 135°45′5″E
Country	Japan
Prefecture	Kyoto
City	Kyoto
Founded	1929
Area
• Total	7.41 km2 (2.86 sq mi)
Highest elevation	77 m (253 ft)
Lowest elevation	46 m (151 ft)
Population  (October 1, 2020)
• Total	110,488
• Estimate  (2021)	109,629
• Density	14,900/km2 (38,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Website	www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/nakagyo/

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As of 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 people. Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area. The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi. The three most famous festivals of Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, the Gion Matsuri, and the Jidai Matsuri can all be seen in Nakagyō-ku. It is also home to several historical places and temples.