Nakakawane, Shizuoka

Nakakawane
中川根町
Former municipality

Location of Nakakawane in Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates: 35°02′47″N 138°05′10″E / 35.0464°N 138.0860°E / 35.0464; 138.0860Coordinates: 35°02′47″N 138°05′10″E / 35.0464°N 138.0860°E / 35.0464; 138.0860
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture
District Haibara
Merged September 20, 2005
(now part of Kawanehon)
Area
  Total 121.37 km2 (46.86 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2005)
  Total 6,022
  Density 49.65/km2 (128.6/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Cryptomeria
  Flower Azalea
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Nakakawane (中川根町 Nakakawane-chō) was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

As of September 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,022 and a density of 49.65 persons per km². The total area was 121.37 km². The area is famous for its green tea production.

On September 20, 2005, Nakakawane, along with the town of Honkawane (also from Haibara District), was merged to create the town of Kawanehon.


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