| Former municipality | |
| Since | March 1, 2005 |
| Currently part of | part of Mutsu |
Kawauchi's location in Aomori, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku region |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| District | Shimokita |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 323.67 km² |
| Population (as of March 1, 2005) | |
| Total | 5,309 |
| Density | 16.4/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Chamaecyparis pisifera |
| Flower | Hydrangea |
| Bird | White Wagtail |
| Official website: Kawauchi homep page | |
Kawauchi (川内町 Kawauchi-machi) was a town located in Shimokita District in northern Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Kawauchi Village was founded in 1889 from the merger the hamlets of Kawauchi, Hinokigawa, Shukunohe, and Kakizaki. It was elevated to town status on October 31, 1917. On March 14, 2005 Kawauchi was merged into the neighboring city of Mutsu, along with the neighboring town of Ōhata and village of Wakinozawa and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.
Located in southern Shimokita Peninsula facing Mutsu Bay, the town of Kawauchi had an economy based on commercial fishing (scallops and sea cucumber), forestry and agriculture (rice, tobacco).
At the time of its merger, the town had an estimated population of 5,309 and a density of 16.4 persons per km². The total area was 323.67 km².
Kawauchi was served by Route 338 (Japan) highway, but had no railway service.