Country Japan District Kawachi - Flower Calabash Population 31,024 (May 2015) Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture | Region Kantō - Tree Ginkgo biloba Area 54.39 km² Local time Saturday 9:05 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 6°C, Wind NW at 3 km/h, 76% Humidity Points of interest Shirasagi Shrine, Tatenuma Water Park, Kaminokawajoshi Park, Tatenumaryokuchi Park, Momohataryokuchi Park | ||
Kaminokawa (上三川町, Kaminokawa-machi) is a town located in Kawachi District, Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 31,024 and a population density of 570 persons per km². Its total area was 54.39 km².
Contents
- Map of Kaminokawa Kawachi District Tochigi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- References
Map of Kaminokawa, Kawachi District, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Kaminokawa is located in the southeast corner of Tochigi Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The villages of Kaminokawa, Hongo and Tako were created within Haga District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. On December 26, 1891 Tako Village was renamed Meiji Village. Kaminokawa was elevated to town status on July 1, 1893. On April 29, 1955 Kaminokawa annexed Meiji and Hongo.
Economy
The Nissan Tochigi plant is located within Kaminokawa and is a major local employer.
Education
Kaminokawa has seven primary schools, three middle schools and one high school.
Railway
Kaminokawa is not served by any passenger train services.