Kyōwa, Hokkaido
| Kyōwa 共和町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Kyōwa Town hall | |
 Location of Kyōwa in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
  Kyōwa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 42°59′N 140°37′E / 42.983°N 140.617°ECoordinates: 42°59′N 140°37′E / 42.983°N 140.617°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
| District | Iwanai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 304.96 km2 (117.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 6,807 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Kyōwa (共和町 Kyōwa-chō) is a town located in Iwanai District, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Kyōwa's main economic activity is farming, with watermelon, Japanese melon, and sweet corn as major crops. In line with the agricultural theme, the town's mascot is the kakashi, or scarecrow, images of which adorn features of the town including brickwork and light posts.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,807 and a density of 22 persons per km². The total area is 304.96 km².
External links
Media related to Kyōwa, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)