Kawaba, Gunma

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**Kawaba**
**川場町**
Kawaba's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	85.29 km² (32.93 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
Total	4,124
Density	48.35 /km² (125 /sq mi)
Location	36°42′N, 139°6′E
Symbols
Kawaba Government Office
Address	〒378-0101 Kawaba-mura, 2390-2 Ōaza　Tanichi
Phone number	0278-52-2111
Official website: Kawaba Village

Roadside Station Kawaba Denen Plaza

Kawaba (川場村, Kawaba-mura^?) is a village located in Tone District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 4,124 and a density of 48.35 persons per km². The total area is 85.29 km².

1 Geography
2 Surrounding municipalities
3 Notable places
4 Sister cities
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Situated in northern Gunma prefecture, the village is in a rather mountainous area. 83% of it is covered by forests, and five rivers, the Tashiro River, the Sakura River, the Tazawa River, the Usune River, and the Mizomata River flow through. Kawaba, meaning "the place of the rivers" is thought to be named after its many streams. The climate is cool, with an average yearly temperature of 11.0℃ and a snowfall of 2~3 m.

Mountains:Mount Hotaka
Rivers:Tashiro River, Sakura River, Tazawa River, Usune River, Mizomata River