Area 58.11 km² Local time Thursday 10:33 AM | Phone number 026-269-2323 Population 2,634 (Oct 2016) | |
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Weather 5°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 48% Humidity Points of interest Ogawa Observatory, Takadoyayama, Mt. Sobatsubu | ||
Ogawa (小川村, Ogawa-mura) is a village located in Kamiminochi District in south-central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 2,634 and a population density of 45.3 persons per km². Its total area was 58.11 square kilometres (22.44 sq mi). Ogawa is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan
Contents
- Map of Ogawa Kamiminochi District Nagano Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- References
Map of Ogawa, Kamiminochi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Ogawa is located in northern Nagano Prefecture.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The area of present-day Ogawa was part of ancient Shinano Province. The villages of Kita-Ogawa and Minami-Ogawa were created with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The two villages merged to form the village of Ogawa on April 1, 1955..
Economy
The economy of Ogawa is agricultural, primarily rice cultivation and horticulture.
Education
Ogawa has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.