Its name means "central capital ward."

Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area.

The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi.

It is also home to several historical places and temples.

The ward is home to the headquarters of several companies: Media related to Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons This Kyoto Prefecture location article is a stub.