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Nakagawa, Hokkaido

Coordinates: 44°49′N 142°4′E / 44.817°N 142.067°E / 44.817; 142.067
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Nakagawa
中川町
Town
Nakagawa town hall
Nakagawa town hall
Flag of Nakagawa
Official seal of Nakagawa
Location of Nakagawa in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Location of Nakagawa in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Nakagawa is located in Japan
Nakagawa
Nakagawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 44°49′N 142°4′E / 44.817°N 142.067°E / 44.817; 142.067
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
DistrictNakagawa (Teshio)
Area
 • Total594.87 km2 (229.68 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
 • Total1,585
 • Density2.7/km2 (6.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.nakagawa.hokkaido.jp

Nakagawa (中川町, Nakagawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 1,585 and a density of 2.7 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 594.87 km2. The population is decreasing and now may be around 1,300.

Nakagawa is known for ammonite and fossils. Its local specialties include sausage and hand-made wood products.

Climate

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Climate data for Nakagawa (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.8
(47.8)
8.4
(47.1)
15.2
(59.4)
24.5
(76.1)
30.2
(86.4)
32.4
(90.3)
36.2
(97.2)
35.7
(96.3)
33.9
(93.0)
25.4
(77.7)
18.7
(65.7)
12.4
(54.3)
36.2
(97.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −3.1
(26.4)
−2.2
(28.0)
2.0
(35.6)
8.7
(47.7)
16.0
(60.8)
20.1
(68.2)
23.8
(74.8)
24.7
(76.5)
21.2
(70.2)
14.4
(57.9)
5.9
(42.6)
−0.8
(30.6)
10.9
(51.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.5
(18.5)
−7.2
(19.0)
−2.4
(27.7)
3.8
(38.8)
10.0
(50.0)
14.2
(57.6)
18.3
(64.9)
19.4
(66.9)
15.2
(59.4)
8.8
(47.8)
2.1
(35.8)
−4.2
(24.4)
5.9
(42.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −13.4
(7.9)
−14.1
(6.6)
−8.3
(17.1)
−1.6
(29.1)
3.8
(38.8)
8.6
(47.5)
13.4
(56.1)
14.7
(58.5)
9.4
(48.9)
3.2
(37.8)
−1.8
(28.8)
−8.7
(16.3)
0.4
(32.8)
Record low °C (°F) −35.6
(−32.1)
−30.6
(−23.1)
−25.6
(−14.1)
−13.8
(7.2)
−4.8
(23.4)
−1.7
(28.9)
2.7
(36.9)
3.8
(38.8)
−0.1
(31.8)
−6.3
(20.7)
−15.6
(3.9)
−27.5
(−17.5)
−35.6
(−32.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 89.2
(3.51)
60.6
(2.39)
63.6
(2.50)
54.0
(2.13)
68.6
(2.70)
60.4
(2.38)
114.4
(4.50)
151.3
(5.96)
136.8
(5.39)
160.3
(6.31)
156.7
(6.17)
132.5
(5.22)
1,248.3
(49.15)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 21.0 16.4 15.2 11.8 10.5 9.2 9.8 11.3 12.8 16.8 20.8 23.8 179.4
Mean monthly sunshine hours 47.8 69.6 115.1 152.1 185.1 157.8 145.5 141.1 161.3 112.9 46.1 26.7 1,361.1
Source: JMA[2][3]

Culture

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Mascot

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Jueru, the town's mascot

Nakagawa's mascot is Jueru (じゅえる, Ji~yueru). He is a shape-shaping leaf who lives in a green town since the town's ancient times. He was discovered in September 2012.[4]

Nakagawa has another mascot, a dinosaur that is featured on the town's country sign.

The town is also home to the Eco Museum Center, which features fossils found in the area.

References

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  1. ^ "Official website of Nakagawa Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Nakagawa Town. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  2. ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  3. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "中川町まちのオンリーワン/TESHIO13のまち". Hokkaido.
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