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Ena, Gifu
 Ena (恵那市, Ena-shi) is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 June 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,777, and a population density of 96.7 persons per km2, in 19,820 households.[1] The total area of the city was 504.24 square kilometres (194.69 sq mi). GeographyEna is located in the Tōnō region of southeastern Gifu Prefecture.
ClimateThe city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Ena is 13.3 °C (55.9 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,785.1 mm (70.28 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.6 °C (78.1 °F), and lowest in January, at around 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).[2]
Neighbouring municipalities
DemographicsPer Japanese census data,[4] the population of Ena has declined over the past 40 years.
HistoryThe area around Ena was part of traditional Mino Province, and the name of "Ena" appears in Nara period records, including the Nihon Shoki. During the Edo period, it was mostly controlled by Iwamura Domain, and Ōi-juku developed as a post town on the Nakasendō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto. During the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms, the area was organised into Ena District, Gifu. The city was founded on April 1, 1954, by the merger of two towns (Oi and Osashima) and six villages (Tōnō, Sango, Takenami, Kasagi, Nakano, and Iiji), all from Ena District. On October 25, 2004, Ena absorbed the towns of Akechi, Iwamura, Kamiyahagi and Yamaoka, and the village of Kushihara (all from Ena District) to create the expanded city of Ena. GovernmentEna has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. Subdivisions
EconomyEna was noted for its pulp and paper industry for many years. Production of precision instruments dominates the manufacturing sector. EducationEna has 14 public elementary schools and eight public middle schools operated by the city government, and three public high schools operated by the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school. Chubu University maintains a subsidiary campus in Ena. TransportationRailway
Highway
CultureThere is a culture of using local hornet larva as food. The dish hebo meshi is made from the hornets. In November of each year, a festival for the hornets is held in Kushihara.[5] Local attractions
Notable people from Ena
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