Nago

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Nago-shi
名 護 市
Nago
Geographical location in Japan
Nago (Japan)
Red pog.svg
Region : Kyushu
Prefecture : Okinawa
Coordinates : 26 ° 35 '  N , 127 ° 58'  E Coordinates: 26 ° 35 '25 "  N , 127 ° 57' 54"  E
Basic data
Surface: 210.26 km²
Residents : 62,725
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 298 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 47209-3
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Nago
Tree : Banyan fig
Flower : Easter lily
town hall
Address : Nago City Hall
1 - 1 - 1 , Minato
Nago -shi
Okinawa  905-8540
Website URL: http://www.city.nago.okinawa.jp/
Location Nagos in Okinawa Prefecture
Location Nagos in the prefecture
Beach
Town hall of Nago

Nago ( Japanese 名 護 市 , - shi ) is a city on Okinawa Hontō in Okinawa Prefecture , Japan .

history

The city of Nago was founded on August 1, 1970 from the former parishes of Nago, Haji, Yabe, Yagaji, and Hisashi.

The 26th G8 summit took place here from July 21 to 23, 2000 .

Attractions

Near the city center, where in the 15th century, the castle Nago stand, is the sprawling "Nago Castle Park" (Jap .:名護城公園). With its many cherry trees, it is a popular place to admire the cherry blossom ( hanami ), which in Okinawa can begin as early as the end of January.

traffic

  • Street:
    • Okinawa Highway
    • National roads 58, 329, 331, 449, 505

sons and daughters of the town

Web links

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