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Nagaokakyo - Definition and Overview

Nagaokakyō (長岡京市; -shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,081 and the density of 4,070.96 persons per km². The total area is 19.18 km².

The city was founded on October 1, 1972, gathered three towns. The name of city derives from Nagaoka-kyo, the capital Emperor Kammu of Japan settled there from 784 until 794.

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Cities
Ayabe | Fukuchiyama | Joyo | Kameoka | Kyotanabe | Kyoto | Maizuru | Miyazu | Muko | Nagaokakyo | Uji | Yawata
Districts
Amata | Funai | Kasa | Kitakuwada | Kuse | Otokuni | Souraku | Tsuzuki | Yosa

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