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
Tagawa city hall
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Location of Tagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Tagawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°38′20″N 130°48′22″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
Government
  MayorKimito Futaba (since May 2015)
Area
  Total54.52 km2 (21.05 sq mi)
Population
 (May 31, 2011)
  Total51,128
  Density937.78/km2 (2,428.8/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeGinkgo biloba, Osmanthus
  FlowerAzalea
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall addressChuo 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.


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