Population 7,639 (Oct 2015) Local time Wednesday 12:42 PM | Area 33.22 km² | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
Mikawa (三川町, Mikawa-machi) is a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. As of October 2015, the town had an estimated population of 7,639 and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area was 33.22 square kilometres (13 sq mi).
Contents
- Map of Mikawa Higashitagawa District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Climate
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Twin towns Sister cities
- Noted people from Mikawa
- References
Map of Mikawa, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Mikawa is located in the coastal plains of northeast Yamagata Prefecture.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Mikawa has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Mikawa was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Mikawa was established on January 1, 1955 by the amalgamation of Yokoyama and Oshikiri villages with Togō Village from Nishitagawa District. It was elevated to town status on June 1, 1968.
Economy
The economy of Mikawa is based on agriculture.
Education
Mikawa has three elementary schools and one middle school.
Railway
Mikawa is not served by any railroads.