Nakagawa | |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | Japan |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
Coordinates: | 44.8167°N 146°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Japan |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Hokkaido |
Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
Subdivision Name2: | Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Nakagawa (Teshio) |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 594.87 |
Population Total: | 1,585 |
Population As Of: | March 31, 2017 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | JST |
Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address |
Blank Name Sec2: | Climate |
Blank Info Sec2: | Dfb |
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 1,585 and a density of 2.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 594.87 km2. The population is decreasing and now may be around 1,300.
Nakagawa is known for ammonites and other fossils. Its local specialties include sausage and hand-made wood products.
Nakagawa's mascot is . He is a shape-shaping leaf who lives in a green town since the town's ancient times. He was discovered in September 2012.[2]
Nakagawa has another mascot, a dinosaur that is featured on the town's country sign.
The town is also home to the Eco Museum Center, which features fossils found in the area.