Local time Thursday 7:51 PM | Region Kantō Population 74,000 (Feb 2016) | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 52% Humidity Points of interest Ekinishiguchi Park, Okegawashi Kodomo Park, Senpuku‑ji Temple, Okegawashi Rekishiminzoku Museum, Sakatabenten Park | ||
Okegawa (桶川市, Okegawa-shi) is a city located in southern Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 74,000 and a population density of 2920 persons per km². Its total area was 25.35 km².
Contents
- Map of Okegawa Saitama Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted people from Okegawa
- References
Map of Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Okegawa is located in east-central Saitama Prefecture. The Arakawa River flows through the city.
Surrounding municipalities
History
During the Edo period, Okegawa-shuku was the sixth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō.
The modern town of Okegawa was established within Iruma District with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On January 1, 1955, Okegawa annexed the neighboring village of Kano, followed by the village of Kawataya on March 10, 1955. Okegawa was elevated to city status on November 3, 1970.
Economy
Okegawa was traditionally known as a center for safflower production. The city now has a mixed economy, with a signification portion of its population commuting to Tokyo or Saitama city for work.