Akaigawa, Hokkaido
| Akaigawa 赤井川村 | |||
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| Village | |||
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Akaigawa Village hall | |||
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 Location of Akaigawa in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |||
  Akaigawa Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 43°5′N 140°49′E / 43.083°N 140.817°ECoordinates: 43°5′N 140°49′E / 43.083°N 140.817°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Hokkaido | ||
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | ||
| District | Yoichi | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Hiroshi Akamatsu | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 280.11 km2 (108.15 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |||
| • Total | 1,157 | ||
| • Density | 4.1/km2 (11/sq mi) | ||
| Symbols | |||
| • Tree | Betula pendula | ||
| • Flower | Murasaki-yashio | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| City hall address |
74-2 Akaigawa, Akaigawa, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido 046-0592 | ||
| Website |
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Akaigawa (赤井川村 Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,157. The total area is 280.11 km².
Geography
The center of Akaigawa is in a caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.[1]
Kiroro Resort is on the eastern of the village.[2]
- Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto
- Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River
Neighboring cities and towns
History
The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".[3]
- 1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town).
- 1906: Akaigawa became a Second Class Village.
- 1991: Kiroro Resort opened.
Education
- Akaigawa Junior High School
- Akaigawa Elementary School
- Miyako Elementary School
References
External links
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