Kawaba, Gunma

Kawaba
川場町
—  Village  —
Location of Kawaba in Gunma Prefecture
Kawaba
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
Area
 • Total 85.29 km2 (32.9 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2007)
 • Total 4,124
 • Density 48.4/km2 (125.2/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Phone number 0278-52-2111
Address Kawaba-mura, 2390-2 Ōaza Tanichi
378-0101
Website Village of Kawaba

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.

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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.

Surrounding municipalities

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External links

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