Kawatana, Nagasaki
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| Kawatana 川棚町 |
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| Coordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E / 33.067°N 129.867°ECoordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E / 33.067°N 129.867°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kyūshū | ||
| Prefecture | Nagasaki | ||
| District | Higashisonogi District | ||
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| • Total | 74.25 km2 (28.67 sq mi) | ||
| Population (January 1, 2009) | |||
| • Total | 9,219 | ||
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website | Town of Kawatana | ||
Kawatana (川棚町 Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.
As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,760 and a density of 396 persons per km². The total area is 37.25 km².
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.
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