Ikawa, Shizuoka

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Former municipality in Chūbu region, Japan

Ikawa 井川村
Former municipality
Ikawa Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°13′01″N 138°15′00″E / 35.217°N 138.250°E / 35.217; 138.250
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu region (Tōkai region)
Prefecture	Shizuoka
District	Abe District
Merged	January 1, 1969 (now part of Aoi-ku, Shizuoka)
Area
• Total	498.90 km2 (192.63 sq mi)
Population  (April 1, 2005)
• Total	2,471
• Density	4.95/km2 (12.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)

Ikawa (井川村, Ikawa-mura) was a village located in Abe District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

On January 1, 1969 Ikawa joined with neighboring Shizuoka city. It is now part of Aoi-ku, Shizuoka.

As of January 1, 1969-final population data before the amalgamation, the town had an estimated population of 2,471 and a density of 4.95 persons per km². The total area was 498.90 km².

Ikawa, located in the mountainous area between Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefecture is the location of Ikawa Dam, a major hydroelectric power plant for Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also a popular sightseeing location for local residents. "Ikawa Menpa" which is a lacquered hinoki wooden lunch box is a local speciality.

External links

• Shizuoka City official website (in Japanese)

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