Tagawa, Fukuoka
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Tagawa
田川市 | |
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Coordinates: 33°38′20″N 130°48′22″E / 33.63889°N 130.80611°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kimito Futaba (since May 2015) |
Area | |
• Total | 54.52 km2 (21.05 sq mi) |
Population (May 31, 2011) | |
• Total | 51,128 |
• Density | 937.78/km2 (2,428.8/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | Chuo 1-1, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県田川市中央町1の1) 825-8501 |
Symbols | |
Flower | Azalea |
Tree | Ginkgo biloba, Osmanthus |
Tagawa (田川市, Tagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] The city was founded on November 3, 1943. As of October 1, 2018, the city has an estimated population of 48,241, with 24,537 households. Its total area is 54.52 km².[citation needed]
Tagawa was historically a coal mining city, and is easily recognizable by its two tall chimneys located near Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田駅). Currently[when?] active industries in Tagawa include limestone and cement production. Tirol (チロル) miniature chocolates are manufactured in Tagawa. The TRIAL Kyushu warehouse is located in Ita-machi, and services TRIAL discount stores in all prefectures in Kyushu.[citation needed]
Tagawa is serviced by two main JR stations, Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田) and Tagawa-Gotōji (田川後藤寺). These stations provide transport links to Kokura, Hita, and Shin-Iizuka via the Hitahikosan Line (日田彦山線) and Gotōji Line (後藤寺線). In addition, the private rail company Heisei Chikuho Railway Line (terminal points: Yukuhashi and Nōgata) makes major stops at both Tagawa-Ita and Tagawa-Gotōji. The Coto Coto Train touristic service stops here.[2]
References
- ^ "Tagawa City Sightseeing Informtion". visit-tagawa.fukuoka.jp. Japan. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Coto Coto Train". Japan: The Official Guide. Japan National Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
External links
- Tagawa City official website (in Japanese)
- Google Map of Tagawa