Ikawa, Shizuoka Explained

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.

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