Ōkawa, Fukuoka

Ōkawa, Fukuoka
Ōkawa
大川市
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Location of Ōkawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ōkawa is located in Japan
Ōkawa
 
Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.2°N 130.383°E / 33.2; 130.383Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.2°N 130.383°E / 33.2; 130.383
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
 – Total 33.61 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2007)
 – Total 38,374
 – Density 1,140/km2 (2,952.6/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Princess tree
- Flower Canna lily
Phone number 0944-87-2101
Address 256-1 Ōaza Sakami, Ōkawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken
831-8601
Website City of Ōkawa

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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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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