Kawatana (川棚町, Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Kawatana
川棚町 | |
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Town | |
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 |
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)