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| {{nihongo|'''Takamatsu'''|高松市| -shi}} is the capital ] of ] on the island of ] in ]. It is located on the northern border of Shikoku and faces the ]. | {{nihongo|'''Takamatsu'''|高松市| -shi}} is the capital ] of ] on the island of ] in ]. It is located on the northern border of Shikoku and faces the ]. | ||
| ==Geography and Demographics== | |||
| As of ], ], the city has an estimated ] of 426,514 with a population ] of 1137 persons per ]. The total area is 375.05 km² following the ], ] and ], ] expansions, in which the towns of ], ], ], ], ], and ] merged into the city. | As of ], ], the city has an estimated ] of 426,514 with a population ] of 1137 persons per ]. The total area is 375.05 km² following the ], ] and ], ] expansions, in which the towns of ], ], ], ], ], and ] merged into the city. | ||
| ==History and Tourism== | |||
| The city was officially founded on ], ]. It had been a political and economic center in this area since the ] when the ] made Takamatsu the capital of their ]. | The city was officially founded on ], ]. It had been a political and economic center in this area since the ] when the ] made Takamatsu the capital of their ]. | ||
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| These days, the city is getting more famous for its noodles (]). The noodles made in this city are called Sanuki Udon. They are widely considered to be inexpensive and delicious. | These days, the city is getting more famous for its noodles (]). The noodles made in this city are called Sanuki Udon. They are widely considered to be inexpensive and delicious. | ||
| ==Sister Cities== | |||
| Its sister city is ] | Its sister city is ] | ||
| {{Commons|Takamatsu}} | {{Commons|Takamatsu}} | ||
| ==See Also== | |||
| * ] | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 11 October 2006
Takamatsu (高松市, -shi) is the capital city of Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan. It is located on the northern border of Shikoku and faces the Inland Sea.
Geography and Demographics
As of March 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 426,514 with a population density of 1137 persons per km². The total area is 375.05 km² following the September 26, 2005 and January 10, 2006 expansions, in which the towns of Shionoe, Mure, Aji, Kagawa, Konan, and Kokubunji merged into the city.
History and Tourism
The city was officially founded on February 15, 1890. It had been a political and economic center in this area since the Edo period when the Matsudaira clan made Takamatsu the capital of their han.
Since the opening of the Great Seto Bridge, trains ferry passengers between Takamatsu and Uno (Tamano, Okayama).
The city's major tourist attraction is Ritsurin Park, a beautiful garden, created in the Edo period.
These days, the city is getting more famous for its noodles (udon). The noodles made in this city are called Sanuki Udon. They are widely considered to be inexpensive and delicious.
Sister Cities
Its sister city is St. Petersburg, Florida
See Also
External links
- Official website in Japanese
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