Nishi-ku, Nagoya

Nishi-ku, Nagoya
Nishi-ku
西区
—  Ward  —
Lucent Tower in Nishi Ward
Nishi-ku is located in Japan
Nishi-ku
 
Coordinates: 35°11′8″N 136°53′9″E / 35.18556°N 136.88583°E / 35.18556; 136.88583Coordinates: 35°11′8″N 136°53′9″E / 35.18556°N 136.88583°E / 35.18556; 136.88583
Country Japan
Region Chūbu region
Tōkai region
Prefecture Aichi
Area
 – Total 17.89 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Population (September 2011 [1])
 – Total 145,040
 – Density 8,079/km2 (20,924.5/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Willow [2]
- Flower Primrose [2]
Phone number 052-521-5311
Address 愛知県名古屋市西区花の木二丁目18番1号
451-8508
Website www.city.nagoya.jp/nishi/ (Japanese)

Nishi-ku (西区 nishi-ku?) (lit. "western ward") is one of the 16 wards in the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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History

The ward was established in April 1908; 103 years ago (1908-04).[2]

Nishi-Ward is the birthplace of pachinko.[citation needed]

Companies

The food companies Marukawa, Kasugai, and Meito Sangyo are located in this ward.

Attractions

A museum of the ceramic maker Noritake is located in Nishi Ward, and nearby is also the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. The small historical street Shike-michi runs parallel to the Hori Canal. A popular park are the Shōnai Greens.

Geography

Nishi ward is located in the northwest of Nagoya. Shōnai River runs through the ward, as do Hori River and Shin River. [2]

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