Kawamata, Fukushima

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Location of Kawamata in Fukushima prefecture
Location of Kawamata in Fukushima prefecture
Kawamata-machi as seen from Kawamata High School.
Kawamata-machi as seen from Kawamata High School.

Kawamata (川俣町; -machi) is a town located in Date District, Fukushima, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,248 and a density of 135.11 persons per km². The total area is 127.66 km². The town is known for its production of silk, shamo (a special breed of game bird, very similar to chicken), and the Cosquin en Japon festival, featuring traditional Argentinian music.

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