Waterbury

Japanese: ウォーターベリー(英語表記)Waterbury
Waterbury
A city in the western part of Connecticut, USA. It is located on the banks of the Nogatuck River, about 70 km upstream from the river's mouth. It was first settled by 31 families in 1674, and in the late 18th century it became a production center for handmade clocks by artisans. Modern industrialization has progressed since the 19th century, and it is now the center of brass manufacturing in the USA. It is the core city of the Nogatuck Metropolitan Region, known for its diverse industries. Industries in this region include rubber products, watches, chemical products, electronic parts, machine tools, and plastics. There are numerous recreational facilities in the surrounding area, and the city is blessed with nature. Population: 110,366 (2010).

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Japanese:
アメリカ合衆国,コネティカット州西部の都市。ノガタック川の河畔にあり,河口から約 70km上流に位置する。 1674年 31家族が入植したのが始りで,18世紀後半には職人による手作り時計の産地となった。 19世紀以降近代工業化が進行し,現在アメリカ合衆国における真鍮製造の中心地。多彩な業種で知られるノガタック都市地域の核心都市。この地域ではゴム製品,時計類,化学製品,電子部品,工作機械,プラスチックなどの工業が行われている。周辺には数多くのレクリエーション施設があり,自然に恵まれている。人口 11万366(2010)。

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