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Ōkawa, Fukuoka

Ōkawa
大川市
City
Flag of Ōkawa
Flag
Location of Ōkawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Ōkawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ōkawa is located in Japan
Ōkawa
Ōkawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.200°N 130.383°E / 33.200; 130.383Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.200°N 130.383°E / 33.200; 130.383
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Koji Ueki (since July 2005)
Area
 • Total 33.63 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2012)
 • Total 37,579
 • Density 1,117.42/km2 (2,894.1/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Princess tree
 • Flower Canna lily
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 256-1 Ōaza Sakami, Ōkawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken
831-8601
Website www.city.okawa.fukuoka.jp

Ōkawa (大川市 Ōkawa-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.

As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 37,579, with 13,102 households and a population density of 1,117.42 persons per km². The total area is 33.63 km².

Ōkawa is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture next to the border with Saga Prefecture. The Chikugo River flows from northeast to southwest through the city, which is relatively flat. At the centre of Ōkawa, the Hanamune River flows into the Chikugo River as a tributary.



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