Higashikagawa, Kagawa
| Higashikagawa 東かがわ市 | ||
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| City | ||
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 Location of Higashikagawa in Kagawa Prefecture | ||
  Higashikagawa Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°15′N 134°22′E / 34.250°N 134.367°ECoordinates: 34°15′N 134°22′E / 34.250°N 134.367°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 153.19 km2 (59.15 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 36,988 | |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
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Higashikagawa (東かがわ市 Higashikagawa-shi), meaning "East Kagawa", is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 36,988 and a population density of 241.45 persons per km². The total area is 153.19 km².
The modern city of Higashikagawa was established on April 1, 2003, from the merger of three towns from the eastern part of the former Ōkawa District: Hiketa, Ōchi and Shirotori. Ōkawa District was dissolved as a result of the formation of Higashikagawa.
Higashikagawa is famed for its wasanbon production.
External links
Media related to Higashikagawa, Kagawa at Wikimedia Commons- Higashikagawa City official website (Japanese)
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