Nakagawa | |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | Japan |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
Coordinates: | 44.8167°N 146°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Japan |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Hokkaido |
Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
Subdivision Name2: | Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Nakagawa (Teshio) |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 594.87 |
Population Total: | 1,585 |
Population As Of: | March 31, 2017 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | JST |
Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address |
Blank Name Sec2: | Climate |
Blank Info Sec2: | Dfb |
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 1,585 and a density of 2.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 594.87 km2. The population is decreasing and now may be around 1,300.
Nakagawa is known for ammonite and fossils. Its local specialties include sausage and hand-made wood products.
Nakagawa's mascot is . He is a shape-shaping leaf who lives in a green town since the town's ancient times. He was discovered in September 2012.[2]
Nakagawa has another mascot, a dinosaur that is featured on the town's country sign.
The town is also home to the Eco Museum Center, which features fossils found in the area.