Niyodogawa, Kōchi
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Niyodogawa 仁淀川町 |
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 Location of Niyodogawa in Kōchi Prefecture |
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 Niyodogawa
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| Coordinates: 33°35′N 133°10′E / 33.583°N 133.167°ECoordinates: 33°35′N 133°10′E / 33.583°N 133.167°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Shikoku | ||
| Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture | ||
| District | Agawa | ||
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| • Total | 332.96 km2 (128.56 sq mi) | ||
| Population (May 1, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 5,676 | ||
| • Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| Website | www |
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Niyodogawa (仁淀川町 Niyodogawa-chō?) is a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
The town was formed on August 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Ikegawa, the village of Agawa, both from Agawa District, and the village of Niyodo, from Takaoka District.
As of May 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 5,676 and a density of 17 persons per km². The total area is 332.96 km².
The town is situated on the upper reaches of the Niyodo River. Routes 33 (the Tosa Kaidō), 439, and 494 link it with surrounding areas in Shikoku.
Niyodogawa is not serviced by any rail links, and public transport outside of the town is limited. Route 33 connects it to Ochi, Sakawa and Kōchi City to the east, and continues eastwards as far as Matsuyama in neighbouring Ehime Prefecture.
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