Nakatsu, Oita
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Nakatsu (中津市; -shi) is a city located in Oita, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 66,755 and the density of 1,201.06 persons per km². The total area is 55.58 km².
The city was founded on April 20, 1929.
External links
- Official website (http://www.city-nakatsu.jp/) in Japanese
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Topography
Nakatsu City is located in the northwest corner of Oita prefecture, Kyushu. To the east of Nakatsu is Usa City, and to the southwest is Hita City. Nakatsu touches the boarder of Fukuoka-ken on it’s left. To the Northeast is Suohnada Sea. The city is 491.09 square kilometers. 80% of the city area is mountainous. There is a wide stretch of flat, agricultural land which begins at the mouth of Yamaguni River and extends to Mt. Ehiko.
History
Taisho 14, April: Oe Village is merged with Toyoda Village to become the town of Nakatsu.
April, 1919: Ogusu Village and the Town of Nakatsu join to become Nakatsu City.
August, 1933: Tsurui, Oohata and Zyosui Villages merge with the growing City of Nakatsu.
April, 1951: Miho Village joins Nakatsu City.
October, 1954: Wada Village also joins.
February, 1955: Imazu village becomes part of Nakatsu.
March 25th 2005: Sanko Village and the towns of Honyabakei, Yabakei, Yamaguni all merge with Nakatsu.
Zyosui Kuroda built the original Castle in Nakatsu.