Sakawa, Kōchi
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Sakawa 佐川町 |
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 Location of Sakawa in Kōchi Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 33°30′N 133°17′E / 33.500°N 133.283°ECoordinates: 33°30′N 133°17′E / 33.500°N 133.283°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture |
| District | Takaoka |
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| • Total | 101.21 km2 (39.08 sq mi) |
| Population (February 29, 2008) | |
| • Total | 14,606 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | www |
Sakawa (佐川町 Sakawa-chō?) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is 28 km west of Kōchi City.
As of February 29, 2008, Sakawa has an estimated population of 14,606 and a population density of 144.03 persons per km². The total area is 101.21 km².
Sakawa is a valley town and surrounded by mountains on all sides. The landscape is hilly and the roads and footpaths are winding and narrow.
The tallest mountain in Sakawa is Mt. Kokuzo, standing at 675m tall. Many rivers also run through the town, which are tributaries of the Niyodogawa River.
Sakawa experiences extreme seasons. Spring and Fall are mild and cool. Summer is very warm and temperatures routinely reach 35 °C with 100% humidity. The coldest months are January and February with temperatures around 10 °C during the day. There are usually one or two light snowfalls in January. The rainy season is from June to August and typhoons are common during this time.
Sakawa is also known for its noticeable temperature differences between day and night. Temperatures can dip as much as ten degrees once the sun goes down.
Many of the town's residents are farmers. Rice, Japanese pears, tea leaves, soybeans, strawberries, and many other crops are grown on family plots in town.
Sakawa is famous for the production of Tsukasabotan, a type of sake. There is a brewery in town that offers free tours and samples.
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