Akaigawa, Hokkaido
Village in Hokkaido, Japan
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Akaigawa (赤井川村, Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
CountryJapan
City hall address74-2 Akaigawa, Akaigawa, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
046-0592
046-0592
Websitewww.akaigawa.com
Akaigawa
赤井川村 | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Akaigawa Village hall | |
 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Akaigawa in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | |
  Akaigawa Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°5′N 140°49′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) |
| District | Yoichi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Motomu Baba |
| Area | |
• Total | 280.11 km2 (108.15 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 1,165 |
| • Density | 4.159/km2 (10.77/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 74-2 Akaigawa, Akaigawa, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido 046-0592 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Murasaki-yashio |
| Mascot | Akarin (あかりん) |
| Tree | Betula pendula |
As of October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 1,165.[1] The total area is 280.11 km2.
History
Geography
The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.[3]
Kiroro Resort is on the eastern side of the village.[4]
- Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto
- Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River
Neighboring cities and towns
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[1] the population of Akaigawa has declined in recent decades.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,512 | — |
| 2010 | 1,262 | −16.5% |
| 2020 | 1,165 | −7.7% |
Education
- Akaigawa Village Board Of Education
- Akaigawa Elementary School
- Akaigawa Junior High School
- Miyako Elementary School
