Takko, Aomori
| Takko 田子町 | |||
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Takko Town Hall | |||
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 Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture | |||
  Takko
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| Coordinates: 40°20′N 141°09′E / 40.333°N 141.150°ECoordinates: 40°20′N 141°09′E / 40.333°N 141.150°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| District | Sannohe | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 242.10 km2 (93.48 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 2012) | |||
| • Total | 5,929 | ||
| • Density | 24.5/km2 (63/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Japanese Rowan | ||
| - Flower | Rhododendron | ||
| - Bird | wagtail | ||
| Phone number | 0179-32-3111 | ||
| Address |
Tenjindohei 81 039-0201 | ||
| Website | Takko Town HP | ||
Takko (田子町 Takko-machi) is a town located in Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 5,929 and a population density of 24.5 persons per km². Its total area was 242.10 km².
Geography
Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkoda Mountains. Much of the town is mountainous, and has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool, short summers and long, cold winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese Macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki, and Asian black bears.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area around Takko has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and numerous Jomon period remains have been discovered. The town name is derived from an Ainu word “tapkop”, meaning “small hill”. During the Edo period, the area was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain and later by Hachinohe Domain. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Takko Village was created as a separate village from former Kamigo Village. It was elevated to town status on November 10, 1928. On March 1, 1955, Kamigo Village merged back with Takko Town.
Economy
The economy of Takko is heavily dependent on agriculture and forestry. The main crop is garlic, of which Takko is Japan's largest producer.
Transportation
Highway
Noted people from Takko
- Sampachi Kawa – manga artist
Sister city relations
– Gilroy, California, USA – since 1988
– Monticelli d'Ongina, Emilia-Romagna, Italy – since 1994
External links
- (Japanese) Takko official website
- (Japanese) JA-Takko official website
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