Kawatana, Nagasaki

Kawatana (川棚町, Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Kawatana
川棚町
Town
Kawatana Town Office
Kawatana Town Office
Flag of Kawatana
Flag
Official seal of Kawatana
Emblem
Location of Kawatana in Nagasaki Prefecture
Location of Kawatana in Nagasaki Prefecture
Kawatana is located in Japan
Kawatana
Kawatana
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureNagasaki Prefecture
DistrictHigashisonogi
Government
 • MayorFumio Yamaguchi
Area
 • Total37.25 km2 (14.38 sq mi)
Population
 (July 31, 2023)
 • Total13,232
 • Density360/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitekawatana.jp

As of July 31, 2023, the town has an estimated population of 13,232 and a density of 355 persons per km2. The total area is 37.25 km2.[1]

History

In the past, the town of Kawatana was split into two villages named East Kawatana Village (東川棚村, Higashi-Kawatana-mura) and West Kawatana Village (西川棚村, Nishi-Kawatana-mura). In 1828, the two villages merged and became Kawatana Village. In 1934, Kawatana Village was upgraded into town status. During 1934 to 1962, nearby towns were incorporated into Kawatana.[2]

During World War II, manufacturing facilities associated with the Sasebo Naval Arsenal were constructed in Kawatana, leading to a temporary increase in population. The economy of the area is now heavily dependent on agriculture and fishing.[3]

Geography

Kawatana is located in the central area of Nagasaki Prefecture, on the northern coast of Omura Bay. The Kawatana River also flows through the town.

Surrounding municipalities

Education

Kawatana has one high school, the Kawatana Prefectural High School (長崎県立川棚高等学校, Nagasaki-kenritsu Kawatana Kōtōgakkō), also known as Kawakō (川高). The town also has a junior high school and three primary schools. There are also two special aid schools in Kawatana.[4]

Transportation

Air

Railway

Highway

Japan National Route 205 passes through Kawatana.

References
  1. "地区別人口及び世帯数" (in Japanese). Japan: Kawatana Town. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  2. "町の沿革" (in Japanese). Japan: Kawatana Town. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  3. "海軍工廠跡" (in Japanese). Japan: Kawatana Town. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  4. "川棚町" (in Japanese). Japan: Kawatana Town. Retrieved 11 August 2023.

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