Nakakawane, Shizuoka Explained

Nakakawane
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Former municipality
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:35.0464°N 138.086°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Chūbu (Tōkai)
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Shizuoka Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Haibara
Extinct Title:Merged
Extinct Date:September 20, 2005
(now part of Kawanehon)
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:121.37
Population Total:6,022
Population As Of:April 1, 2005
Population Density Km2:49.65
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address
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was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,022 and a density of 49.65 persons per km2. The total area was 121.37 km2. The area is famous for its green tea production.

On September 20, 2005, Nakakawane, along with the town of Honkawane (also from Haibara District), was merged to create the town of Kawanehon.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 町の変遷川根本町公式ホームページ . 2024-02-16 . 川根本町 . ja.