Ōkawa, Fukuoka
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| Ōkawa 大川市 |
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| Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.2°N 130.383°ECoordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.2°N 130.383°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kyūshū | ||
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture | ||
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| • Mayor | Koji Ueki (since July 2005) | ||
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| • Total | 33.63 km2 (12.98 sq mi) | ||
| Population (January 31, 2012) | |||
| • Total | 37,579 | ||
| • Density | 1,117.42/km2 (2,894.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Princess tree | ||
| - Flower | Canna lily | ||
| Phone number | 0944-87-2101 | ||
| Address | 256-1 Ōaza Sakami, Ōkawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken 831-8601 |
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| Website | City of Ōkawa | ||
Ōkawa (大川市 Ōkawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.
As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 37,579, with 13,102 households, and the density of 1,117.42 persons per km². The total area is 33.63 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.
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[edit] Geography
Ōkawa is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture next to the border with Saga Prefecture. The Chikugo River flows from northeast to southwest through the city, which is relatively flat. At the centre of Ōkawa, the Hanamune River flows into the Chikugo River as a tributary.
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[edit] External links
Media related to Ōkawa, Fukuoka at Wikimedia Commons
- Ōkawa official website (Japanese)
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