is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the ward had an estimated population of 165,863 and a population density of 9,123 persons per km². The total area was 18.18 km². Geography Chikusa Ward is located in northeastern Nagoya city. Surrounding municipalities Naka Ward Higashi Ward Moriyama Ward Meitō Ward Tenpaku Ward Shōwa Ward History The town of Chikusa and the village of Higashiyama in Aichi District were annexed by the city of Nagoya on August 22, 1921, becoming part of Higashi Ward. Chikusa Ward was established in 1937. On April 5, 1955 the neighboring village of Idaka was merged into Chikusa Ward. Education Nagoya University Nagoya City University – Kita-Chikusa Campus Sugiyama Jogakuen University Aichi Gakuin University – Chikusa Campus Aichi Shukutoku University – Chikusa Campus Aichi Institute of Technology – Chikusa Campus Transportation Rail JR Central - Chūō Main Line Nagoya Municipal Subway – Higashiyama Line - - - - - - Nagoya Municipal Subway – Sakura-dōri Line - Nagoya Municipal Subway – Meijō Line - - - Highways Route 2 (Nagoya Expressway) Japan National Route 153 Local attractions Nagoya University Museum Furukawa Air Museum Heiwa Park Higashiyama Sky Tower Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Shiroyama Hachimangū Tōgan-ji Nittai-ji Yōki-sō villa and garden Noted people Masahiro Andoh – musician Miki Ando – professional figure skater Yasutaro Koide – supercentenarian Yukihiko Tsutsumi – television and film director Keiko Toda – voice actress References External links Official website General information Wards of Nagoya