Aya, Miyazaki
Aya (綾町, Aya-chō) is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Aya
綾町 | |||||||||
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Town | |||||||||
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 Location of Aya in Miyazaki Prefecture | |||||||||
  Aya Location in Japan | |||||||||
| Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E | |||||||||
| Country | Japan | ||||||||
| Region | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture | ||||||||
| District | Higashimorokata | ||||||||
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| • Mayor | Minoru Maeda | ||||||||
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| • Total | 95.19 km2 (36.75 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Population (October 1, 2019) | |||||||||
| • Total | 7,023 | ||||||||
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) | ||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) | ||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||
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As of October 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 7,023 and the density of 73.8 persons per km². The total area is 95.19 km².
Aya's town constitution gives it one of the tightest recycling policies in Japan. It is included into Aya Biosphere Reserve transition zone.[1]
Aya is also home to Aya Castle.
Economy
Aya is the most famous place in Miyazaki for wine making. Most people depend on the winery as a profession. There is a winery for tourists to visit in area.
Important festivals and events
Aya has several festivals in the course of the year.
- In March, they have the Cherry Blossom festival. (Sakuraokosi)
- In November, they have a horse race.
- Also in November, they have a 'Making of Aya' festival.
Transportation
Aya did not have any national routes and train stations that passes through the town. The closest airport to Aya is Miyazaki Airport.
References
- "UNESCO - MAB Biosphere Reserves Directory". 5 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016.
External links
Media related to Aya, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons- Aya official website (in Japanese)
- Aya official website (in English)
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