Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto
Nakagyō
中京区 | |
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Ward of Kyoto | |
Kyoto city hall | |
Location of Nakagyō-ku in Kyoto | |
| Coordinates: 35°0′36″N 135°45′5″E / 35.01000°N 135.75139°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Kyoto |
| City | Kyoto |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.41 km2 (2.86 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 110,488 |
• Estimate (2021) | 109,629 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (39,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Website | www |
Nakagyō-ku (中京区) is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "central capital ward."
As of 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 people. Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area. The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi. The three most famous festivals of Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, the Gion Matsuri, and the Jidai Matsuri can all be seen in Nakagyō-ku. It is also home to several historical places and temples.