Kitajima (北島町, Kitajima-chō) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 22,645 and a density of 2,591 persons per km², making it the densest town in Shikoku. Meanwhile, the total area is 8.74 km². The town was once home to a number of prominent factories, but today it is mainly a commuter town.
Kitajima
北島町 | |
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Town | |
 Tulip Park in Kitajima | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Kitajima in Tokushima Prefecture | |
  Kitajima Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°8′N 134°33′E / 34.133°N 134.550°ECoordinates: 34°8′N 134°33′E / 34.133°N 134.550°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Tokushima Prefecture |
| District | Itano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yasuhiro Furukawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population (June 1, 2019) | |
| • Total | 22,645 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Chrysanthemum morifolium |
| Tree | Osmanthus fragrans |
TransportationEdit
RailwayEdit
Kitajima did not have any station. However, the Kōtoku Line passes through the town.
Notable peopleEdit
- Seiji Honda, footballer
External linksEdit
Media related to Kitajima, Tokushima at Wikimedia Commons- Kitajima official website (in Japanese)
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