Ikarigaseki, Aomori

Ikarigaseki
碇ヶ関村
Former municipality
Since January 1, 2006
Currently part of part of Hirakawa

Ikarigaseki's location in Aomori, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku region
Prefecture Aomori
District Minamitsugaru District
Physical characteristics
Area 105.33 km²
Population (as of January 1, 2006)
     Total 3,140
     Density 29.8/km²
Symbols
Tree Cryptomeria
Flower Rhododendron subg. Hymenanthes
Bird Japanese bush warbler

Ikarigaseki (碇ヶ関村 Ikarigaseki-mura?) was a village located in Minamitsugaru District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

Ikarigaseki was founded on April 1, 1889. On January 1, 2006 it was merged with the neighboring towns of Hiraka and Onoe, to form the new city of Hirakawa, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

At the time of its merger, Ikarigaseki had an estimated population of 3,140 and a density of 29.8 persons per km². The total area was 105.33 km².

Ikarigaseki was served by Route 7 (Japan) and Route 282 (Japan) highways and an interchange on the Tōhoku Expressway. Train service was provided by Tsugaru-Yunosawa Station and Ikarigaseki Station on the Ōu Main Line.