Nakagawa, Nagano
| Nakagawa 中川村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
|
Nakagawa Village hall | |
 Location of Nakagawa in Nagano Prefecture | |
  Nakagawa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°38′N 137°57′E / 35.633°N 137.950°ECoordinates: 35°38′N 137°57′E / 35.633°N 137.950°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region |
Chūbu Kōshin'etsu |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture |
| District | Kamiina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.05 km2 (29.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 5,412 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
www2 |
Nakagawa (中川村 Nakagawa-mura) is a village located in Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 5,412 and a density of 70.24 people per km². The total area is 77.05 km².
History
In 1958, Katagiri Village and Okusajoshi Village merged to form Nakagawa. The name Nakagawa comes from the Tenryu River, which flows through the middle of the two former villages.
Administration
The current mayor of the Nakagawa is Mr Itsuro Soga. His term of office started in 2005.
External links
Media related to Nakagawa, Nagano at Wikimedia Commons- Nakagawa official website (Japanese)
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