Country Japan Prefecture Saitama Prefecture - Tree Sakura Local time Saturday 8:33 PM | Region Kantō District Kodama Population 13,862 (Feb 2016) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 8°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 59% Humidity Points of interest Kanna Hot Spring, Shimokubo Dam, Jōbu Prefectural Natural P, Shinshukufureai Park, Ofuro cafe Hakuju Hot Spring | ||
Kamikawa (神川町, Kamikawa-machi) is a town located in Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the town had an estimated population of 13,862 and a population density of 289 persons per km². Its total area was 47.40 square kilometres (18.30 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Kamikawa Kodama District Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Kamikawa, Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Kamikawa is located on the extreme western border of Saitama Prefecture, separated from Gunma Prefecture by the Kanna River, and isolated from the remainder of Saitama by the Chichibu Mountains.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The village of Tanshō was created within Kami District, Saitama and the villages of Wakaizumi and Aoyagi were created within Kodama District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Kami District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kodama District. On December 1, 1949, Wakaizumi split into Watarase and Aguhara. On May 3, 1954 the Tanshō and Aoyagi merged to form the village of Kamikawa. Kamikawa annexed Watarase on May 3, 1957, and was elevated to town status on October 1, 1987. On January 1, 2006, Kamikawa merged with neighboring Kamiizumi village.
Economy
Kamikawa has some light manufacturing; however, many people commute to neighboring Honjō
Education
Kamikawa has four elementary schools and two middle schools.