Naie, Hokkaido
Naie (奈井江町, Naie-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Naie
奈井江町 | |
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Town | |
Naie town hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Naie in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
Naie Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°26′N 141°53′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| District | Sorachi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.05 km2 (34.00 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 5,120 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of 1 October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,120. The total area is 88.05 km2.
Transportation
Naie is linked with the Dōō Expressway or the Dōō Expressway (Hokkaidō Expressway) with its interchange.
History
In the past the town flourished as a centre of the coal industry, but its population has since declined sharply.
References
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