Tagawa, Fukuoka
Tagawa (田川市, Tagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on November 3, 1943.
Tagawa 田川市 | |
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Tagawa city hall | |
Flag Emblem | |
Location of Tagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
Tagawa Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°38′20″N 130°48′22″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) |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Ginkgo biloba, Osmanthus |
• Flower | Azalea |
Time zone | UTC+9 (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 |
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.
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 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.
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.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tagawa, Fukuoka. |
- Tagawa City official website (in Japanese)
- Google Map of Tagawa