Ōkawa, Fukuoka

Ōkawa
大川市
City

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Location of Ōkawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ōkawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.200°N 130.383°E / 33.200; 130.383Coordinates: 33°12′N 130°23′E / 33.200°N 130.383°E / 33.200; 130.383
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Koji Ueki (since July 2005)
Area
  Total 33.63 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Population (January 31, 2012)
  Total 37,579
  Density 1,117.42/km2 (2,894.1/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Princess tree
  Flower Canna lily
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 256-1 Ōaza Sakami, Ōkawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken
831-8601
Website www.city.okawa.fukuoka.jp

Ōkawa (大川市, Ōkawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.

As of January 31, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 37,579, with 13,102 households and a population density of 1,117.42 persons per km². The total area is 33.63 km².

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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