Disunai

Disunai (ヂスナイ区) is one of the several wards of Toyokin, Takyoto. In English, it is known as "Disunai", although in Japanese the ward is called "Djisunai", since there is no exact di- in the language.

As of September 1, 2011, Disunai has an estimated population of 483,304. The population density of the ward was an estimated 4,700 residents per km² (12,000 residents per mi²). Over 60% of the population in Disunai are ages 50 and below. The ward's total area is 103.4 km² (39.9 sq mi).

Disunai is named loosely off of the Japanese word "dizunī" (ディズニー), which translates into "Disney" in English. It is named Disunai due to the location of Toyokin Disney Resort within the ward. The resort allows easy sister city relationships with other global cities home to Disney resorts and theme parks.

History
Before the Toyokin Disney Resort was constructed, Disunai was known as Kokkyō-ka (国境家). In the 17th century, Kokkyō-ka was originally founded to house the homes and headquarters for local public services and army soldiers. Many police officers that handled most of the southern areas of Toyokin were housed in Kokkyō-ka.

This generally remained the ideal usage of the city until 1867, when middle class residents started living in there too. Mid-rise apartments were constructed almost every few blocks, in order to handle the increasing population. However, in 1934, the demand and market for residences in Kokkyō-ka plummeted after the stock market in the country became unstable. Before the demand could return to normal, the ward was overcome by commercial development. Soon, The Walt Disney Company expressed interest in setting up a theme park in the ward in 1988. Construction on the resort began in 1989, and the ward was officially renamed to Disunai.

Geography
Disunai lies at the far southern tip of Toyokin. It is bordered only by Maruno and Tekunoka to the north. However, to the south, it borders Dainia, in the Shokitan Prefecture. There are very few noticeable geographic changes in landscape, being a mainly flat ward. However, the western shore that leads to Chōkōsō-wan Bay is dominated by boulders and rough, sandy shores.