Sanagōchi, Tokushima
| Sanagōchi 佐那河内村 | |
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| Village | |
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Sanagochi village hall | |
 Location of Sanagōchi in Tokushima Prefecture | |
  Sanagōchi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°0′N 134°27′E / 34.000°N 134.450°ECoordinates: 34°0′N 134°27′E / 34.000°N 134.450°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Tokushima Prefecture |
| District | Myōdō |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.30 km2 (16.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,862 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Sanagōchi (佐那河内村 Sanagōchi-son) is a village located in Myōdō District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 2,862 and a density of 67.66 persons per km². The total area is 42.30 km². The area is known for its spelunking caves.
A famous local product is momo ichigo (ももいちご, 桃苺, literally "peach strawberry"), a type of strawberry which is renowned for its juiciness (hence ) retails for very high prices – a large strawberry can sell for upwards of 500 yen (over $6 at 2011 exchange rates).[1] Various sweets are made using it, such as chocolate and mochi-covered strawberries, and Häagen-Dazs Japan sells Momo Ichigo ice cream.
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External links
Media related to Sanagōchi, Tokushima at Wikimedia Commons- Sanagōchi official website (Japanese)
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