Local time Saturday 7:59 PM | Region Kantō Population 47,445 (12 Jun 2012) | |
Weather 6°C, Wind NE at 18 km/h, 76% Humidity Points of interest Samukawa Shrine, Kawatonofureai Park, Samukawa Central Park | ||
Samukawa (寒川町, Samukawa-machi) is a town located in Kōza District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2012, the town had an estimated population of 47,445 and a population density of 3,540 persons per km2. The total area was 13.42 km2.
Contents
- Map of Samukawa Koza District Kanagawa Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Railway
- Highway
- Tourist Attraction
- References
Map of Samukawa, Koza District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Samukawa is located in the flatlands of central Kanagawa Prefecture. The Sagami River passes through the town.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The village of Samukawa was founded in 1889. It was linked with Chigasaki Station by the Sagami Line in 1921. A spur line extending from Samukawa to the west led to development of housing and industry, increasing the population of Samukawa such that by 1940 it was granted town status. The Sagami Naval Arsenal of the Imperial Japanese Navy was located in Samukawa until the end of World War II. In 2002, a large quantity of mustard gas was found buried under its former site.
Economy
Samukawa has a mixed economy. Industry includes factories operated by Nissan Kohki, a subsidiary of Nissan Motors producing automotive engines.