Naka-ku, Hamamatsu
Ward in Chūbu, Japan
Naka 34°42′38.9″N 137°43′33.9″E / 34.710806°N 137.726083°E / 34.710806; 137.726083 | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| City | Hamamatsu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.34 km2 (17.12 sq mi) |
| Population (December 1, 2019) | |
| • Total | 235,097 |
| • Density | 5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 053-457-2111 |
| Address | 103-2 Motoshiro-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 430-8652 |
| Website | www |
Naka-ku (中区, Naka-ku) was a ward in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, located in the central part of the city. It encompasses the site of Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Station, the central business district and a number of high density residential areas. Although its area is the smallest of the seven wards of Hamamatsu, it has the largest population. It is bordered by Higashi-ku, Kita-ku, Minami-ku, and Nishi-ku.
Naka-ku was created on April 1, 2007 when Hamamatsu became a city designated by government ordinance (a "designated city").
Education
Seien Girls' High School is located in the area.
International schools:
- Escola Brasil (former Escola Brasileira de Hamamatsu) - Brazilian school[1]
Economy
Corporate headquarters
- Hamamatsu Photonics, a global manufacturer of optoelectronic components and systems[2]
- Enkei Corporation, a motorcycle and passenger car wheel manufacturer[3]
References
- ^ "Escolas Brasileiras Homologadas no Japão" (Archive). Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo. Retrieved on October 13, 2015.
- ^ "Headquarters." Hamamatsu Photonics. Retrieved on February 17, 2015.
- ^ "Corporate Outline." Enkei Corporation. Retrieved on June 5, 2018.
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