Mikawa, Yamagata
| Mikawa 三川町 | |||
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  Mikawa | |||
| Coordinates: 38°48′N 139°51′E / 38.800°N 139.850°ECoordinates: 38°48′N 139°51′E / 38.800°N 139.850°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Yamagata | ||
| District | Higashitagawa | ||
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| • Total | 208.41 km2 (80.47 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 2013) | |||
| • Total | 7,688 | ||
| • Density | 231/km2 (600/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata | ||
| - Flower | Brassica rapa | ||
| Phone number | 0235-66-3111 | ||
| Address | 85 Nishida, Yokoyama Aze Mikawa-machi, Higashitagawa-gun, Yamagata-ken 997-1301 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Mikawa (三川町 Mikawa-machi) is a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 2013, the town had an estimated population of 7,688 and a population density of 231 persons per km². The total area was 33.21 square kilometres (13 sq mi).
Geography
Mikawa is located in the coastal plains of northeast Yamagata Prefecture.
Neighboring municipalities
Climate
Mikawa has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Mikawa was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Mikawa was established on January 1, 1955 by the amalgamation of Yokoyama and Oshikiri villages with Togō Village from Nishitagawa District. It was elevated to town status on June 1, 1968.
Economy
The economy of Mikawa is based on agriculture.
Transportation
Railway
Mikawa is not served by any railroads.
Highway
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Noted people from Mikawa
- Hikaru Okuizumi – author
- Kōsō Abe – Imperial Japanese Navy admiral
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