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Encyclopedia > Nagaokakyo, Kyoto

Nagaokakyō (長岡京市; -shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan. This article is about the Japanese municipality system. ... Kyōto Prefecture (京都府; Kyōto-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ...


As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,081 and the density of 4,070.96 persons per km². The total area is 19.18 km². 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...


The city was founded on October 1, 1972 with the incorporation of three towns. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyo, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kammu established there from 784 until 794. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in Leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... Emperor Kammu (桓武天皇) (737-806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events August 31 - Paul IV abdicates as Patriarch of Constantinople December 25 - Tarasius elected Patriarch of Constantinople The Japanese capital moved away from Nara. ... Events Kyoto becomes the Japanese capital. ...


External links

  • Nagaokakyo official website in Japanese
  Kyōto Prefecture Symbol of Kyōto Prefecture
Cities
Ayabe | Fukuchiyama | Joyo | Kameoka | Kyotanabe | Kyotango | Kyoto | Maizuru | Miyazu | Muko | Nagaokakyo | Uji | Yawata
Districts
Amata | Funai | Kasa | Kitakuwada | Kuse | Otokuni | Souraku | Tsuzuki | Yosa
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

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