Ōbu (大府市) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 92,179 in 39,382 households, and a population density of 2,739 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 33.66 sqkm. Ōbu has been a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC) since June 5, 2000.

Geography

Ōbu is located in the far northeastern neck of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by the metropolis of Nagoya to the north.

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 Ōbu is 16.6 C. The average annual rainfall is 1506.0 mm with October as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.7 C, and lowest in January, at around 5.3 C.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōbu has been increasing steadily over the past 70 years.

Neighboring municipalities

History

Late modern period

The village of Ōbu was established within Chita District, Aichi on October 1, 1889, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. On May 1, 1906, Ōbu annexed the neighboring villages of Yoshida, Kyowa, Kitasaka, Yokote, Nagagusa and part of the village of Morioka. It was elevated to town status on November 1, 1915.

Contemporary history

Ōbu became a city on September 1, 1970.

Government

Ōbu has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 19 members. The city contributes one member to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 7 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Sister cities

Economy

Tertiary sector

Commerce

Ōbu has a mixed economic base due to its proximity to the Nagoya metropolis and numerous transportation connections.

Education

University

Schools

Transportation

Railways

Conventional lines

Roads

Expressways

Japan National Route

Notable people from Ōbu