Country Japan District Shimoina Area 72.79 km² Local time Wednesday 6:00 PM | Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu) Phone number 0265-36-3111 Population 13,111 (Oct 2016) Prefecture Nagano Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Address 3823 Oshima, Matsukawa-machi, Shimoina-gun, Nagano-ken 399-3303 Weather 2°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 66% Humidity Points of interest Matsukawacho Museum, Daijo Park, Reigakuji | ||
Matsukawa (松川町, Matsukawa-machi) is a town located in Shimoina District in far southern Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 13,111 and a population density of 180 persons per km². Its total area was 72.79 square kilometres (28.10 sq mi). Like many other small Southern Nagano villages, it is famous for its apples. During any drive around town you will likely see apple orchards.
Contents
- Map of Matsukawa Shimoina District Nagano Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Matsukawa, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Located at mountainous southern Nagano Prefecture, Matsukawa is bordered to the west by the Kiso Mountains. The Tenryu River passes through center of the town.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Matsukawa was part of ancient Shinano Province. The modern town was established on September 20, 1956 by the merger of the village of Oshima in Shimoina District with the village of Katagiri in Kamiina District
Education
Matsukawa has one public elementary school, one public middle school and one public combined elementary/middle school operated by the town government. The town also has one public high school operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education.