Nakakawane, Shizuoka

Nakakawane 中川根町
Former municipality
Location of Nakakawane in Shizuoka Prefecture
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Shizuoka Prefecture
District	Haibara
Merged	September 20, 2005 (now part of Kawanehon)
Area
• Total	121.37 km2 (46.86 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2005)
• Total	6,022
• Density	49.65/km2 (128.6/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree	Cryptomeria
- Flower	Azalea

Nakakawane (中川根町, Nakakawane-chō) was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,022 and a density of 49.65 persons per km². The total area was 121.37 km². The area is famous for its green tea production.

On September 20, 2005, Nakakawane, along with the town of Honkawane (also from Haibara District), was merged to create the town of Kawanehon.