Nakakawane (中川根町, Nakakawane-chō) was a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Nakakawane
中川根町
Former municipality
Flag of Nakakawane
Official seal of Nakakawane
Location of Nakakawane in Shizuoka Prefecture
Location of Nakakawane in Shizuoka Prefecture
Nakakawane is located in Japan
Nakakawane
Nakakawane
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°02′47″N 138°05′10″E / 35.0464°N 138.0860°E / 35.0464; 138.0860
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureShizuoka Prefecture
DistrictHaibara
MergedSeptember 20, 2005
(now part of Kawanehon)
Area
 • Total121.37 km2 (46.86 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2005)
 • Total6,022
 • Density49.65/km2 (128.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerAzalea
TreeCryptomeria

As of September 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 6,022 and a density of 49.65 persons per km2. The total area was 121.37 km2. The area is famous for its green tea production.

On September 20, 2005, Nakakawane, along with the town of Honkawane (also from Haibara District), was merged to create the town of Kawanehon.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "町の変遷|川根本町公式ホームページ". 川根本町 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-16.