Nishikawa, Yamagata
| Nishikawa 西川町 | |||
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  Nishikawa | |||
| Coordinates: 38°26′N 140°09′E / 38.433°N 140.150°ECoordinates: 38°26′N 140°09′E / 38.433°N 140.150°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Yamagata | ||
| District | Nishimurayama | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 393.23 km2 (151.83 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 2013) | |||
| • Total | 5,850 | ||
| • Density | 14.9/km2 (39/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Siebold’s Beech | ||
| - Flower |
Lysichiton camtschatcensis Chrysanthemum | ||
| Phone number | 0237-74-2111 | ||
| Address | 510 Kaishō, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata-ken 990-0792 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Nishikawa (西川町 Nishikawa-machi) is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 2013, the town had an estimated population of 5,850 and a population density of 14.9 persons per km². The total area was 393.23 square kilometres (152 sq mi).
Geography
Nishikawa is located in mountainous central Yamagata and includes Mount Gassan and Mount Asahi within its borders. The Sagae River passes through the town. Part of the town is within the borders of the Bandai-Asahi National Park.
Neighboring municipalities
- Yamagata Prefecture
- Sagae, Yamagata
- Tsuruoka, Yamagata
- Ōe, Yamagata
- Asahi, Yamagata
- Oguni, Yamagata
- Shōnai, Yamagata
- Niigata Prefecture
Climate
Nishikawa 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 Nishikawa was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern town of Nishikawa was established on October 1, 1954 by the merger of the villages of Kawadoi, Nishiyama, Hondōji and Ōisawa.
Economy
The economy of Nishikawa is based on seasonal tourism and forestry.
Transportation
Railway
Nishikawa is not served by any rail stations. The nearest station is Sagae Station in the neighboring city of Sagae.
Highway
- Yamagata Expressway : Nishikawa, and Gassan interchanges
- National Route 112
Local attractions
Sister city relations
Frisco, Colorado, USA – since August 29, 1990
External links
Media related to Nishikawa, Yamagata at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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