Fukagawa, Hokkaido
| Fukagawa 深川 | ||
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| City | ||
| 深川市 | ||
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  Fukagawa | ||
| Coordinates: 43°43′4″N 142°2′25″E / 43.71778°N 142.04028°ECoordinates: 43°43′4″N 142°2′25″E / 43.71778°N 142.04028°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Takfumi Yamashita | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 529.12 km2 (204.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 24,448 | |
| • Density | 50.36/km2 (130.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Japanese White Birch | |
| - Flower | Chrysanthemum | |
| - Bird | Common cuckoo | |
| Address |
17-17 Ni-jō, Fukagawa-shi, Hokkaidō 074-8650 | |
| Phone number | 0164-26-2202 | |
| Website | City of Fukagawa | |
Fukagawa (深川市 Fukagawa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 24,448 and the density of 50.36 persons per km². The total area is 529.12 km².
Fukagawa is a small but vibrant city most known for its plentiful rice fields and apple and cherry orchards in Otoe, a township to the south of the downtown area. Fukagawa is growing largely in Otoe, anchored by its Roadside Station, which is the third busiest in Hokkaido, according to an article in the Hokkaido Shimbun.
Geography
Fukagawa is located on the Ishikari Plain, and is roughly an equal distance in between Asahikawa to the northeast, and Takikawa to the southwest.[1][2]
Neighboring municipalities
Fukagawa borders on nine municipalities in Hokkaido Prefecture, spanning Sorachi, Kamikawa, and Rumoi subprefectures:
- Sorachi Subprefecture
- Kamikawa Subprefecture
- Rumoi Subprefecture
History
Fukagawa was settled by the tondenhei, or the colonist militia, between 1895 and 1896.[1] The city was founded on May 1, 1963.
Economy
Fukugawa is rich in rice production. Rice paddies in the city are irrigated by the Taishō Canal, which is channeled off the Ishikari River. Potatoes and apples are also agricultural products of the city.[1]
Politics of Fukagawa
- Fukagawa mayoral election, 2007
Transportation
Both trains and buses provide a direct link to the prefectural capital, Sapporo.
Noted places
One of the biggest tourist draws is Mount Kamui, a popular ski resort technically in Asahikawa, but only minutes away from Fukagawa by car or bus.
Other
Sister city- Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Fukagawa". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2013. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
- ↑ "深川（市）" [Fukagawa]. Nihon Daihyakka Zensho (Nipponika) (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2013. OCLC 153301537. Retrieved 2013-09-20.