Akaigawa, Hokkaido
| Akaigawa 赤井川村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Akaigawa Village hall | |
 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 (2008) | |
| • Total | 1,264 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (12/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 Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 1,264. The total area is 280.11 km².
Geography
The center of Akaigawa is in the 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
Media related to Akaigawa, Hokkaido at Wikimedia Commons- Akaigawa official website (Japanese)
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