Kahoku, Yamagata
| Kahoku 河北町 | |||
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 Location of Kahoku in Yamagata Prefecture | |||
  Kahoku
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| Coordinates: 38°25′35″N 140°18′52″E / 38.42639°N 140.31444°ECoordinates: 38°25′35″N 140°18′52″E / 38.42639°N 140.31444°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Yamagata | ||
| District | Nishimurayama | ||
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| • Total | 52.38 km2 (20.22 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 2013) | |||
| • Total | 19,303 | ||
| • Density | 369/km2 (960/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Flower | Safflower | ||
| Phone number | 0237-73-2111 | ||
| Address | 81 Yachi, Kahoku-chō, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata-ken 999-3511 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Kahoku (河北町 Kahoku-chō) is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 2013, the town had an estimated population of 19,303 and a population density of 369 persons per km². The total area was 52.38 square kilometres (20 sq mi).
Geography
Kahoku is located in central Yamagata Prefecture, in a river valley of the Mogami River, with branches of the Ōu Mountains to the east and west.
Neighboring municipalities
- Yamagata Prefecture
Climate
Kahoku has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.
History
The area of present-day Kahoku was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The modern town of Kahoku was established on April 1, 1954.
Economy
The economy of Kahoku is based on agriculture, notably the growing of cherries. Manufacturing of slippers is also an important local industry.
Transportation
Railway
Kahoku is not served by any railway lines.
Highway
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Canyon City, Oregon, USA, since October 20, 1993.
External links
Media related to Kahoku, Yamagata at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)
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