Hikawa, Kumamoto
Hikawa (氷川町, Hikawa-chō) is a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Hikawa
氷川町 | |
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Town | |
Hikawa town hall | |
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Flag Chapter | |
Location of Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
Hikawa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°34′N 130°40′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| District | Yatsushiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.29 km2 (12.85 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2017) | |
| • Total | 12,250 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
The town was formed on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyahara and Ryūhoku.
As of March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 12,250 and a density of 370 persons per km2. The total area is 33.29 km2.
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