Owariasahi, Aichi 2.43

Owariasahi is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 81,294 and a population density of 3900 persons per km². The total area was 21.03sqkm.GeographyOwariasahi is located in west-central Aichi Prefecture, north of the Nagoya metropolis. The Aichi Prefectural Forest Park covers approximately 15% of its area.Surrounding municipalitiesAichi PrefectureMoriyama-ku, NagoyaSetoNagakuteHistoryDuring the Meiji period, the area was organized into villages under Higashikasugai District, Aichi. Asahi was proclaimed a town on August 5, 1948. Asahi was raised to city status on December 1, 1970. In order to prevent confusion with the city of Asahi, Chiba, the new city was named Owariasahi.TransportationRailwaysMeitetsu – Seto Line - - -HighwaysTōmei ExpresswayJapan National Route 363