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Aisai (愛西市, Aisai-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 61,320 in 23,451 households,[1] and a population density of 919 persons per km². The total area of the city is 66.70 square kilometres (25.75 sq mi). Aisai is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).[2]

Aisai
愛西市
City
Morikawa lotus field
Location of Aisai in Aichi Prefecture, highlighted in pink
Aisai
 
Coordinates: 35°9′10″N 136°43′41.6″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureAichi
Area
  Total66.70 km2 (25.75 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2019)
  Total61,320
  Density920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0567-26-8111
AddressYoneno 308,Inaba-cho, Aisai-shi, Aichi-ken 496-8555
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerNelumbo nucifera
TreePodocarpaceae
Aisai skyline
Aisai skyline

Geography


Aisai is located in the coastal flatlands of far western Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture on the west. It has a short border with Mie Prefecture to the southwest. The Kiso River and the Nagara River pass through the city.


Climate


The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Aisai is 15.6 °C (60.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,729.9 mm (68.11 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.7 °C (81.9 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).[3]

Climate data for Aisai (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1979−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 17.5
(63.5)
21.1
(70.0)
24.8
(76.6)
29.1
(84.4)
33.6
(92.5)
36.8
(98.2)
39.0
(102.2)
40.3
(104.5)
37.9
(100.2)
31.8
(89.2)
25.2
(77.4)
22.0
(71.6)
40.3
(104.5)
Average high °C (°F) 8.8
(47.8)
9.9
(49.8)
13.8
(56.8)
19.5
(67.1)
24.2
(75.6)
27.4
(81.3)
31.2
(88.2)
33.0
(91.4)
28.9
(84.0)
23.1
(73.6)
17.1
(62.8)
11.3
(52.3)
20.7
(69.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.2
(39.6)
4.9
(40.8)
8.4
(47.1)
13.8
(56.8)
18.8
(65.8)
22.6
(72.7)
26.5
(79.7)
27.7
(81.9)
23.8
(74.8)
17.9
(64.2)
11.8
(53.2)
6.5
(43.7)
15.6
(60.0)
Average low °C (°F) 0.2
(32.4)
0.6
(33.1)
3.6
(38.5)
8.7
(47.7)
14.1
(57.4)
18.8
(65.8)
22.9
(73.2)
23.9
(75.0)
20.0
(68.0)
13.7
(56.7)
7.3
(45.1)
2.2
(36.0)
11.3
(52.4)
Record low °C (°F) −7.8
(18.0)
−8.5
(16.7)
−7.5
(18.5)
−0.8
(30.6)
4.7
(40.5)
12.0
(53.6)
16.2
(61.2)
15.8
(60.4)
10.6
(51.1)
2.0
(35.6)
−1.7
(28.9)
−6.0
(21.2)
−8.5
(16.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57.2
(2.25)
67.9
(2.67)
122.8
(4.83)
149.3
(5.88)
175.1
(6.89)
213.2
(8.39)
223.5
(8.80)
164.3
(6.47)
244.0
(9.61)
166.6
(6.56)
82.1
(3.23)
64.0
(2.52)
1,729.9
(68.11)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 6.9 7.2 9.6 9.7 10.1 11.9 12.5 9.1 11.2 9.1 6.7 7.6 111.6
Mean monthly sunshine hours 157.5 161.3 192.0 196.8 200.5 153.9 171.1 210.2 160.1 163.2 152.2 148.7 2,067.5
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[4][3]

Demographics


Per Japanese census data,[5] the population of Aisai has been relatively steady over the past 30 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1960 38,629    
1970 48,104+24.5%
1980 61,337+27.5%
1990 63,143+2.9%
2000 65,597+3.9%
2010 64,981−0.9%

Surrounding municipalities


Aichi Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture

History



Early modern period


During the Edo period, the area of modern Aisai was controlled by the Yokoi clan, retainers of the Owari Tokugawa of Nagoya.


Late modern period


During the Meiji period, the area was organized into several villages under Kasai District and Kaito District, Aichi Prefecture, which later became Ama District, Aichi in the Taishō period.


Contemporary history


The city of Aisai was created through the merger on April 1, 2005 of the towns of Saya and Saori and villages of Hachikai and Tatsuta.


Government


Aisai City hall
Aisai City hall

Aisai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. The city contributes one member to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 8 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.


Economy


Aisai is noted for its production of edible lotus root. Other main agricultural include ginger, strawberries, tomatoes, and the brewing of sake.


Education


Aisai has twelve public elementary schools and eight public junior high schools operated by the city government, and two public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also two private high schools. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped.


Transportation


Saya Station
Saya Station

Railways



Conventional lines

Central Japan Railway Company
Meitetsu

Roads



Expressways


Japan National Route


Local attractions


Kokie castle and Morikawa lotus field
Kokie castle and Morikawa lotus field

Notable people from Aisai





References





На других языках


[de] Aisai

Aisai (jap. .mw-parser-output .Hani{font-size:110%}愛西市, -shi) ist eine Stadt in der Präfektur Aichi auf der japanischen Hauptinsel Honshū.
- [en] Aisai

[es] Aisai (Aichi)

Aisai (愛西市, Aisai-shi?) es una ciudad localizada en la prefectura de Aichi, Japón. En octubre de 2019 tenía una población estimada de 61.320 habitantes y una densidad de población de 919 personas por km². Su área total es de 66,70 km².

[ru] Айсай

Айса́й (яп. 愛西市 Айсай-си) — город в Японии, расположенный в западной части префектуры Айти. Основан 1 апреля 2004 года путём объединения посёлков Саори, Сая и сёл Тацута и Хатикай уезда Ама. Город является родиной 24-го премьер-министра Японии Като Такааки.



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