Kinokawa, Wakayama
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| Kinokawa 紀の川市 | |
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| City | |
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  Kinokawa | |
| Coordinates: 34°15′59″N 135°21′55″E / 34.26639°N 135.36528°ECoordinates: 34°15′59″N 135°21′55″E / 34.26639°N 135.36528°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shinji Nakamura (since November 2005) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 228.24 km2 (88.12 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2011) | |
| • Total | 67,835 |
| • Density | 297.21/km2 (769.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Osmanthus |
| - Flower | Peach |
| - Bird | Cettia diphone |
| Address |
Nishi-Oi 338, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県紀の川市西大井338番地) 649-6492 |
| Phone number | 81(0)736-77-2511 |
Kinokawa (紀の川市 Kinokawa-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 67,835, with 25,607 households and a population density of 297.21 persons per km². The total area is 228.24 km².
The modern city of Kinokawa was established on November 11, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Kishigawa, Kokawa, Momoyama, Naga and Uchita (all from Naga District).
Kokawa Temple (Kokawa-ji) is famous for sightseeing site in Kinokawa. [citation needed]
Attractions
- Kishi Station and station mascot Tama a calico cat.[1]
People from Kinokawa city
- Ryumon Yasuda - Painter and Sculptor
References
- ↑ Wong, Hiufu (24 May 2013). "The cat that saved a Japanese train station: Meet Tama, Japan's cutest stationmaster, and her adorable cat-shaped station home". CNN Travel. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
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- Kinokawa City official website (Japanese)
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