Kawatana, Nagasaki
Kawatana
川棚町 | |
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Town | |
 Kawatana Town Office | |
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 Location of Kawatana in Nagasaki Prefecture | |
  Kawatana Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E / 33.067°N 129.867°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture |
| District | Higashisonogi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fumio Yamaguchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.25 km2 (14.38 sq mi) |
| Population (July 31, 2023) | |
| • Total | 13,232 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | kawatana |
Kawatana (川棚町, Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 31, 2023, the town has an estimated population of 13,232 and a density of 355 persons per km2. The total area is 37.25 km2.[1]
History[edit]
In the past, the town of Kawatana was split into two villages named East Kawatana Village (東川棚村, Higashi-Kawatana-mura) and West Kawatana Village (西川棚村, Nishi-Kawatana-mura). In 1828, the two villages merged and became Kawatana Village. In 1934, Kawatana Village was upgraded into town status. During 1934 to 1962, nearby towns were incorporated into Kawatana.[2]
During World War II, manufacturing facilities associated with the Sasebo Naval Arsenal were constructed in Kawatana, leading to a temporary increase in population. The economy of the area is now heavily dependent on agriculture and fishing.[3]
Geography[edit]
Kawatana is located in the central area of Nagasaki Prefecture, on the northern coast of Omura Bay. The Kawatana River also flows through the town.
Surrounding municipalities[edit]
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- Saga Prefecture
Education[edit]
Kawatana has one high school, the Kawatana Prefectural High School (長崎県立川棚高等学校, Nagasaki-kenritsu Kawatana Kōtōgakkō), also known as Kawakō (川高). The town also has a junior high school and three primary schools. There are also two special aid schools in Kawatana.[4]
Transportation[edit]
Air[edit]
- The nearest airport is Nagasaki Airport located south in the city of Omura.
Railway[edit]
Highway[edit]
Japan National Route 205 passes through Kawatana.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Kawatana, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
- Kawatana official website Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
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