Akaigawa, Hokkaido
Akaigawa (赤井川村, Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
Akaigawa 赤井川村 | |
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Village | |
Akaigawa Village hall | |
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![]() Location of Akaigawa in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
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Coordinates: 43°5′N 140°49′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Hokkaido |
Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
District | Yoichi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Motomu Baba |
Area | |
• Total | 280.11 km2 (108.15 sq mi) |
Population (September 30, 2016) | |
• Total | 1,157 |
• Density | 4.1/km2 (11/sq mi) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Betula pendula |
• Flower | Murasaki-yashio |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
City hall address | 74-2 Akaigawa, Akaigawa, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido 046-0592 |
Website | www |
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,157. The total area is 280.11 km².
Geography
The center of Akaigawa is in a caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.[1]
Kiroro Resort is on the eastern of the village.[2]
- Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto
- Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River
Neighboring cities and towns
History
The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".[3]
- 1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town).
- 1906: Akaigawa became a Second Class Village.
- 1991: Kiroro Resort opened.
Education
- Akaigawa Junior High School
- Akaigawa Elementary School
- Miyako Elementary School
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References
External links
Media related to Akaigawa, Hokkaido at Wikimedia Commons- Official Website (in Japanese)
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