Naka-ku, Hamamatsu

Naka-ku (中区) was a ward in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, located in the central part of the city. It encompasses the site of Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Station, the central business district and a number of high density residential areas. Although its area is the smallest of the seven wards of Hamamatsu, it has the largest population. It is bordered by Higashi-ku, Kita-ku, Minami-ku, and Nishi-ku.

Naka-ku was created on April 1, 2007 when Hamamatsu became a city designated by government ordinance (a "designated city").

Education
Seien Girls' High School is located in the area.

International schools:
 * Escola Brasil (former Escola Brasileira de Hamamatsu) - Brazilian school

Corporate headquarters

 * Hamamatsu Photonics, a global manufacturer of optoelectronic components and systems
 * Enkei Corporation, a motorcycle and passenger car wheel manufacturer