Kawatana, Nagasaki
| Kawatana 川棚町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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 Location of Kawatana in Nagasaki Prefecture | ||
  Kawatana Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E / 33.067°N 129.867°ECoordinates: 33°04′N 129°52′E / 33.067°N 129.867°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
| District | Higashisonogi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 74.25 km2 (28.67 sq mi) | |
| Population (January 1, 2009) | ||
| • Total | 9,219 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
kawatana | |
Kawatana (川棚町 Kawatana-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,760 and a density of 396 persons per km². The total area is 37.25 km².
During World War II, manufacturing facilities associated with the Sasebo Naval Arsenal were constructed in Kawatana, leading to a temporary increase in population. The economy of the area is now heavily dependent on agriculture and fishing.
External links
Media related to Kawatana, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons- Kawatana official website (Japanese)
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