Ichikai, Tochigi

Ichikai (市貝町, Ichikai-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020, the town had an estimated population of 11,684 in 4507 households,[1] and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the town is 64.25 square kilometres (24.81 sq mi).

Ichikai
市貝町
Town
Ichikai Town Office
Ichikai Town Office
Flag of Ichikai
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Location of Ichikai in Tochigi Prefecture
Location of Ichikai in Tochigi Prefecture
Ichikai is located in Japan
Ichikai
Ichikai
 
Coordinates: 36°33′N 140°06′E
CountryJapan
RegionKantō
PrefectureTochigi
DistrictHaga
Area
 • Total64.25 km2 (24.81 sq mi)
Population
 (August 2020)
 • Total11,684
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeCryptomeria
- FlowerChrysanthemum
- BirdOriental turtle dove
Phone number0285-68-1111
AddressIchikai 1280, Ichikai-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi-ken 321-3493
WebsiteOfficial website
Shibazakura Park in Ichikai

Geography

Ichikai is located in eastern Tochigi Prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

Tochigi Prefecture

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Ichikai has remained relatively steady over the past 30 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 10,108—    
1930 10,865+7.5%
1940 11,242+3.5%
1950 14,154+25.9%
1960 12,173−14.0%
1970 10,249−15.8%
1980 10,459+2.0%
1990 11,481+9.8%
2000 12,441+8.4%
2010 12,090−2.8%
2020 11,262−6.8%

History

Ichihane and Kokai villages were created within Haga District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The two villages merged to form Ichikai village on May 3, 1954. Ichikai was elevated to town status on January 1, 1972.

Government

Ichikai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Ichikai, together with the other municipalities in Haga District collectively contributes two members to the Tochigi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Tochigi 4th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The economy of Ichikai is heavily dependent on agriculture. It is also a bedroom community for nearby Utsunomiya, Mooka and Haga.

Education

Ichikai has three public primary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.

Transportation

Railway

Highway

References
  1. "Ichikai Town official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. Ichikai population statistics

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