Nakagawa, Hokkaido
Nakagawa
中川町 | |
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Nakagawa town hall | |
Location of Nakagawa in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) | |
| Coordinates: 44°48′40″N 142°4′17″E / 44.81111°N 142.07139°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture) |
| District | Nakagawa (Teshio) |
| Area | |
• Total | 594.74 km2 (229.63 sq mi) |
| Population (December 31, 2024) | |
• Total | 1,266 |
| • Density | 2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 337 Nakagawa, Nakagawa-cho, Nakagawa-gun, Hokkaido 098-2892 |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Azalea |
| Tree | Japanese yew |
Nakagawa (中川町, Nakagawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 1,266 in 706 households, and a population density of 2.1 people per km2. The total area of the town is 594.74 km2 (229.63 sq mi). Nakagawa is known for ammonites and other fossils. Its local specialties include sausage and hand-made wood products.