Hikawa, Shimane
Location of Hikawa in Shimane Prefecture
Hikawa (斐川町 Hikawa-chō) was a town located in Hikawa District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 27,246 and a density of 337.87 persons per km². The total area was 80.64 km².
On October 1, 2011, Hikawa was merged into the expanded city of Izumo and no longer exists as an independent municipality. Hikawa District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Izumo Airport is located in the former territory of Hikawa.
External links
Media related to Hikawa, Shimane at Wikimedia Commons
- Izumo official website (Japanese)
Coordinates: 35°23′N 132°50′E / 35.383°N 132.833°E
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