Handa, Aichi
City in Chūbu, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Handa (半田市, Handa-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 118,259 in 51,846 households,[1] and a population density of 2,494 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 47.42 square kilometres (18.31 sq mi).
Handa
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| District | Chita (formerly) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Takahiro Kuze |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.42 km2 (18.31 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 118,259 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| – Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
| – Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| Phone number | 0569-21-3111 |
| Address | 2-1 Tōyō-chō, Handa-shi, Aichi-ken 475-8666 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Handa is located in northeastern Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Mikawa Bay to the east.
Climate
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Handa is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1632 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 40.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around negative 4 °C.[2]
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Handa has increased steadily over the past 70 years.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 49,153 | — |
| 1950 | 62,860 | +27.9% |
| 1960 | 71,370 | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 80,663 | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 89,328 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 99,550 | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 110,837 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 118,829 | +7.2% |
Neighboring municipalities
History
Early modern period
During the Edo period, the area of Handa was part of Owari Domain.
Late modern period
In the post-Meiji restoration establishment of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889, the towns of Handa and Kamezaki were founded, as was the town of Narawa the following year. These three towns merged on October 1, 1937, to form the city of Handa.
Government
Handa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 22 members. The city contributes two members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 8 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Sister cities
Midland, Michigan, United States, since June 5, 1981.[4]
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, since April 14, 1990.[5]
Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China, friendship city since May 27, 1993[5]
Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, since April 28, 1997
Economy
Secondary sector of the economy
Brewing
Handa has a strong historical connection with soy sauce, sake and vinegar brewing, and remains the worldwide headquarters of the Mizkan Vinegar Group.[6]
Manufacturing
During World War II, Nakajima Aircraft Company established an aircraft production plant in Handa. In the post-war period, this was redeveloped into a heavy industrial zone, including a production plant by Dow Chemical. Handa and Midland, Michigan became Sister Cities in 1981, a relationship that continues to this day.[7]
Education
University
- Nihon Fukushi University – Handa campus
Schools
- Handa has thirteen public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government, and five public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates two special education schools for the handicapped.
Transportation
Railways
Conventional lines
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- Taketoyo Line: - Kamezaki – Okkawa – Handa – Higashi-Narawa –
- Kōwa Line: - Handaguchi – Sumiyoshichō – Chita-Handa – Narawa –
- Handa Line: - (freight only)
Roads
Expressways
Japan National Routes
- Handa Interchange
- Chitaōdan Road and Chita Cycling Road
- Kinuura Oh-hashi Bridge
Local attractions
- CLACITY HANDA
- Handa Red Brick Building
- Jōraku-ji
- Mizkan Museum
- Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum
- Yakachi River
- Mizkan Museum
- Kunizakari Sake no Bunkakan Museum
- Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum
- Nakanoke Museum
- Yakachi River
- CLACITY HANDA
Culture
Festival
- Okkawamatsuri Festival
- Kamesaki Festival
- Kamesaki Festival
Notable people from Handa
- Satoru Akahori, author
- Atsushi Harada, actor
- Takaya Ishikawa, professional baseball player
- Keiko Lee, jazz singer
- Hiromi Makihara, professional baseball player
- Eiji Mitsuoka, mixed martial artist
- Ōikari Montarō, sumo wrestler
- Nankichi Niimi, author
- Nobuhiro Yamashita, film director
References
External links
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