Tagawa, Fukuoka
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Fukuoka
, Japan
.
As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population
of 51,128, with 24,348 households
and a population density
of 937.78 people per km². Its total area is 54.52 km².
The city was founded on November 3, 1943.
Tagawa was historically a coal mining city, and is easily recognizable by its two tall chimneys located near Tagawa-Ita
(田川伊田駅). Currently active industries in Tagawa include limestone and cement production. Tirol (チロル) miniature chocolates are manufactured in Tagawa. The TRIAL Kyushu warehouse is located in Ita-machi, and services TRIAL discount stores in all prefectures in Kyushu.
Tagawa is serviced by two main JR stations, Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田) and Tagawa-Gotōji
(田川後藤寺). These stations provide transport links to Kokura
, Hita
, and Shin-Iizuka
via the Hitahikosan Line
(日田彦山線) and Gotōji Line
(後藤寺線). In addition, the private rail company Heisei Chikuho Railway Line
(terminal points: Yukuhashi
and Nōgata
) makes major stops at both Tagawa-Ita and Tagawa-Gotōji.
Cities of Japan
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located in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....
, Japan
Japan
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.
As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 51,128, with 24,348 households
Household
The household is "the basic residential unit in which economic production, consumption, inheritance, child rearing, and shelter are organized and carried out"; [the household] "may or may not be synonymous with family"....
and a population density
Population density
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of 937.78 people per km². Its total area is 54.52 km².
The city was founded on November 3, 1943.
Tagawa was historically a coal mining city, and is easily recognizable by its two tall chimneys located near Tagawa-Ita
Tagawa-Ita Station
is a railway station on the Hitahikosan Line operated by JR Kyushu and Heisei Chikuho Railway Ita Line and Tagawa Line in Tagawa, Fukuoka, Japan....
(田川伊田駅). Currently active industries in Tagawa include limestone and cement production. Tirol (チロル) miniature chocolates are manufactured in Tagawa. The TRIAL Kyushu warehouse is located in Ita-machi, and services TRIAL discount stores in all prefectures in Kyushu.
Tagawa is serviced by two main JR stations, Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田) and Tagawa-Gotōji
Tagawa-Gotōji Station
is a railway station on the Hitahikosan Line and Gotōji Line operated by JR Kyushu and Heisei Chikuho Railway Itoda Line in Tagawa, Fukuoka, Japan....
(田川後藤寺). These stations provide transport links to Kokura
Kokura Station
in Kokura Kita ward is the main railway station in Kitakyushu, Japan. It is part of the JR Kyushu network and the Sanyo Shinkansen stops here. It is the second largest station in Kyūshū with 120,000 users daily...
, Hita
Hita Station
is a railway station on the Kyūdai Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Hita, Ōita, Japan. This station is practically a terminal station of Hitahikosan Line.-External links:*...
, and Shin-Iizuka
Shin-Iizuka Station
is a railway station on the Chikuhō Main Line and Gotōji Line operated by JR Kyushu in Iizuka, Fukuoka, Japan....
via the Hitahikosan Line
Hitahikosan Line
frame|Hitahikosan LineThe is a rail line in Japan. Part of JR Kyushu, it runs from Jōno Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture to Yoake Station in Hita, Ōita Prefecture.-Line data:*Company: JR Kyushu*Distance : 68.7km*Gauge: 1067mm*Stations: 23...
(日田彦山線) and Gotōji Line
Gotoji Line
The is a Japanese railway line located in Fukuoka Prefecture connecting Tagawa-Gotōji Station in the city of Tagawa and Shin-Iizuka Station in the city of Iizuka...
(後藤寺線). In addition, the private rail company Heisei Chikuho Railway Line
Heisei Chikuho Railway
The is a third sector operator of four railway lines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Its headquarters are in the town of Fukuchi, Tagawa District. The railway's nickname is Heichiku.-Principal investors:...
(terminal points: Yukuhashi
Yukuhashi Station
is a railway station on the Nippō Main Line operated by Kyūshū Railway Company and Heisei Chikuho Railway Tagawa Line in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka, Japan....
and Nōgata
Nōgata Station
is a railway station on the Chikuho Main Line operated by JR Kyushu and Heisei Chikuho Railway Ita Line in Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan....
) makes major stops at both Tagawa-Ita and Tagawa-Gotōji.
External links
- Tagawa official website in Japanese
- Google Map of Tagawa