Nakagawa, Hokkaido Explained

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.

Culture

Mascot

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official website of Nakagawa Town. Nakagawa Town. Japan. ja. 16 May 2017.
  2. Web site: 中川町まちのオンリーワン/TESHIO13のまち. Hokkaido.