Takahama 高浜市 |
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View of Takayama City from Oyama Park
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Location of Takahama in Aichi Prefecture |
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Coordinates: 34°55′39″N 136°59′16″E / 34.92750°N 136.98778°ECoordinates: 34°55′39″N 136°59′16″E / 34.92750°N 136.98778°E | |||
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 |
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.
Takahama is situated in south-central Aichi Prefecture.
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.