Nagoya
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and a major industrial hub in central Honshu. In 1610, the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu relocated the capital of Owari Province here, leading to the renovation of Nagoya Castle. The city is a significant center for the automotive and aviation industries.
Statistics
Area
326.43 km²
Population
2,326,844