Higashikagawa 東かがわ市 |
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Location of Higashikagawa in Kagawa Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 34°15′N 134°22′E / 34.250°N 134.367°ECoordinates: 34°15′N 134°22′E / 34.250°N 134.367°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Shikoku | |
Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture | |
Area | ||
• Total | 153.19 km2 (59.15 sq mi) | |
Population (2003) | ||
• Total | 36,988 | |
• Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
Website | www |
Higashikagawa (東かがわ市 Higashikagawa-shi?), meaning "East Kagawa", is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 36,988 and a population density of 241.45 persons per km². The total area is 153.19 km².
The modern city of Higashikagawa was established on April 1, 2003, from the merger of three towns from the eastern part of the former Ōkawa District: Hiketa, Ōchi and Shirotori. Ōkawa District was dissolved as a result of the formation of Higashikagawa.
Higashikagawa is famed for its wasanbon production.