Ōkawa, Fukuoka
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 Ōkawa's location in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 33.61 km² (12.98 sq mi) |
| Population (as of October 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 38,374 |
| Density | 1,140 /km² (2,953 /sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Princess tree |
| Flower | Canna lily |
| Ōkawa Government Office | |
| Address | 〒831-8601 256-1 Ōaza Sakami, Ōkawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
| Phone number | 0944-87-2101 |
| Official website: City of Nara | |
Ōkawa (大川市 Ōkawa-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.
As of October 1, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 38,374 and the density of 1,140 persons per km². The total area is 33.61 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.
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[edit] Geography
Ōkawa is located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture next to the border with Saga Prefecture. The Chikugo River flows from northeast to southwest through the city, which is relatively flat. At the centre of Ōkawa, the Hanamune River flows into the Chikugo River as a tributary.
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The Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ōkawa, Fukuoka.- (Japanese) Okawa official website
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