Ikawa | |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Settlement Type: | Former municipality |
Seal Type: | Emblem |
Pushpin Map: | Japan |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
Coordinates: | 35.217°N 138.25°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Japan |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Chūbu region (Tōkai region) |
Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
Subdivision Name2: | Shizuoka |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Abe District |
Extinct Title: | Merged |
Extinct Date: | January 1, 1969 (now part of Aoi-ku, Shizuoka) |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 498.90 |
Population Total: | 2,471 |
Population As Of: | April 1, 2005 |
Population Density Km2: | 4.95 |
Timezone1: | JST |
Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address |
was a village located in Abe District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
On January 1, 1969 Ikawa joined with neighboring Shizuoka city. It is now part of Aoi-ku, Shizuoka.
As of January 1, 1969-final population data before the amalgamation, the town had an estimated population of 2,471 and a density of 4.95 persons per km2. The total area was 498.90 km2.
Ikawa, located in the mountainous area between Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefecture is the location of Ikawa Dam, a major hydroelectric power plant for Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also a popular sightseeing location for local residents. "Ikawa Menpa" which is a lacquered hinoki wooden lunch box is a local speciality.