Takko, Aomori

Takko
田子町
Town

Takko Town Hall

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Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture
Takko

 

Coordinates: 40°20′23.8″N 141°09′7.2″E / 40.339944°N 141.152000°E / 40.339944; 141.152000Coordinates: 40°20′23.8″N 141°09′7.2″E / 40.339944°N 141.152000°E / 40.339944; 141.152000
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
District Sannohe
Government
 • Type 'Mayor-council government'
 • Mayor Harumi Yamamoto
Area
 • Total 241.98 km2 (93.43 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2015)
 • Total 5,462
 • Density 22.6/km2 (59/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols  
• Tree Japanese rowan
• Flower Rhododendron
• Bird Wagtail
Phone number 0179-32-3111
Address 81 Tenjindōtai Tako-machi, Sannohe-gun, Aomori-ken 039-0201
Website Official website

Takko (田子町 Takko-machi) is a town located in Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 5,463 and a population density of 23.6 persons per km2. Its total area was 241.98 square kilometres (93.43 sq mi).

Geography

Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkoda Mountains. Much of the town is mountainous, and has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool, short summers and long, cold winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki, and Asian black bears.

Neighbouring municipalities

Aomori Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

History

The area around Takko has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and numerous Jomon period remains have been discovered. The town name is derived from an Ainu word “tapkop”, meaning “small hill”. During the Edo period, the area was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain and later by Hachinohe Domain. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Takko Village was created as a separate village from former Kamigō Village. It was elevated to town status on November 10, 1928. On March 1, 1955, Kamigō Village merged back with Takko Town.

Economy

The economy of Takko is heavily dependent on agriculture and forestry. The main crop is garlic, of which Takko is Japan's largest producer.

Education

Takko has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.

High School (1)

Middle School (1)

Elementary Schools (3)

Kindergarten (1)

Nursery Schools (2)

Transportation

Highway

Noted people from Takko

Sister city relations

References

  1. 1 2 "Takko, Aomori official home page" (PDF). 姉妹都市との交流 (in Japanese). 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Commune Monticelli d'Ongina official home page" (in Italian). Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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