Country Japan Prefecture Aomori Prefecture Local time Sunday 11:31 AM | Region Tōhoku Population 32,127 (Sep 2015) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) - Tree Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) - Flower Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Weather 2°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 51% Humidity Points of interest Seibi‑en, Saruka Jinja, Shigabo Forest Park, Shiroiwa Forest Park | ||
Hirakawa (平川市, Hirakawa-shi) is a city located in south-central Aomori Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Contents
- Map of Hirakawa Aomori Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 32,127 and a population density of 92.8 persons per km2. The total area was 346.01 square kilometres (133.60 sq mi).
Geography
Hirakawa is located in the mountains and hills to be northwest of Lake Towada. The city has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters with very heavy snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area around Hirakawa was part of the Hirosaki Domain of the Tsugaru clan during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, it became part of Minamitsugaru District.
The modern city of Hirakawa was established on January 1, 2006, from the merger of the towns of Hiraka and Onoe, and the village of Ikarigaseki (all from Minamitsugaru District).
Economy
The economy of Hirakawa is primarily agricultural, with rice and apples as the predominant crops. The city government is encouraging the development of highland vegetables and a local brand of beef.
Education
Hirakawa has nine elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools.