Kamikawa (Ishikari) District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Confusingly, there is a district of the same name, Kamikawa (Teshio) District, in the h. subprefecture. In 1869, when Hokkaido was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts, this Kamikawa District was placed under Ishikari Province. The name is derived from its location at the headwaters of the Ishikari River, whereas the other Kamikawa District is named after the headwaters of the Teshio River. There is a third district in Hokkaido with the same name, see Kamikawa (Tokachi) District. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 56,867 and a density of 20.88 persons per km2. The total area is 2,723.49 km2. Asahikawa Airport stretches over the outskirts of Asahikawa City and Higashikagura in Kamikawa District. Towns * Aibetsu * Biei * Higashikagura * Higashikawa * Kamikawa * Pippu * Takasu *Tōma , translating simply "interval", is a Japanese martial arts term referring to the space bet ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kamikawa (Ishikari) District In Kamikawa Subprefecture
Kamikawa is the name of several places in Japan: * Kamikawa Subprefecture, one of 14 subprefectures in Hokkaidō * Kamikawa (Ishikari) District, Hokkaidō, a district in Kamikawa Subprefecture * Kamikawa (Teshio) District, Hokkaidō, a district in Kamikawa Subprefecture * Kamikawa (Tokachi) District, Hokkaidō, a district in Tokachi Subprefecture * Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, a town in Kamikawa (Ishikari) District, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō * Kamikawa, Hyōgo, a town in Hyōgo Prefecture * Kamikawa, Niigata, a village in Niigata Prefecture * Kamikawa, Saitama is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,369 in 5774 households and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Kamikawa is located on the extreme ..., a town in Saitama Prefecture See also * Japanese seaplane tender ''Kamikawa Maru'' {{geodis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Population Density
Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopulation Density Geography.about.com. March 2, 2011. Retrieved on December 10, 2011. In simple terms, population density refers to the number of people living in an area per square kilometre, or other unit of land area. Biological population densities Population density is population divided by total land area, sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are * Increased problems with locating sexual mates * Increased inbreeding Human densities Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usuall ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Takasu, Hokkaido
is a town in Kamikawa Subprefecture in Hokkaido, Japan. Translated into English, Takasu means "hawk's nest". As of April 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,780 people. Geography Takasu is located in the central area of Hokkaido, the most northern island in Japan. Takasu has an approximate land area of 139.44 km², and is located near Asahikawa, the second largest city in Hokkaido. Numerous rivers run through the town of Takasu, with the main one being the Osarappe River, which runs from north to south, and is approximately 25.7 km in length. Another major river is the Ishikari River which flows from Mt. Daisetsu, a volcanic peak in central Hokkaido. Climate From late November to mid-April, Takasu experiences a heavy snowfall, with depths reaching 1.3 metres. Mid-January to late February is the coldest period, with minimum temperatures reaching as low as -30 °C. Summer temperatures occasionally exceed 30 °C; however low humidity means th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pippu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,845 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 44 persons per km2. The total area is 87.29 km2. Pippu is notable for its ski slopes in winter and strawberries in summer. Climate Culture Mascot Pippu's mascot is aka . She is a strawberry who loves skiing. References External links *Official Website Towns in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kamikawa, Hokkaido
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 3,706, and a density of 3.53 persons per km2. The total area is 1,049.24 km2. The town is approximately 30 minutes by bus or car from Sōunkyō Onsen and other tourist attractions which make up Daisetsuzan National Park. The Ishikari River, the longest river in Hokkaido, flows from here. The town also prides itself on "the most delicious ramen in Japan".ラーメン日本一の町 上川町 Geography Climate Economy Many years ago, Kamikawa's primary industry was . Since then, Japan ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Higashikawa, Hokkaido
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 8,092, and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 33 persons per km2. The total area is 247.06 km2. Higashikawa declared itself a in the 1980s and has done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded Higashikawa Prizes. Climate References External links *Official WebsiteTourism Info Towns in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Biei, Hokkaido
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 10,374, and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 15 persons per km2. The total area is 677.16 km2. Overview Biei is famous for its views of wide fields and hills, and is used as a backdrop for many Japanese commercials and TV programmes. The bright colours of its fields attract thousands of visitors in July and August. The town also houses the Shinzo Maeda Photo Art Gallery. Since 1992, Biei has held the "Biei Healthy Marathon", which attracts runners from all around Japan.Biei Healthy Marathon official websitMain page Climate Gallery File:140724 Biei Hokkaido Japan01s8.jpg, The Patchwork Road file:Biei-tree2_2003.jpg, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aibetsu, Hokkaido
is a town in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population Population typically refers to the number of people in a single area, whether it be a city or town, region, country, continent, or the world. Governments typically quantify the size of the resident population within their jurisdiction using a ... of 2,992. Culture Mascot Aibetsu's mascots are and . *Ai-chanman is a superhero mushroom. He is unveiled in 1985. *Lovely-chan, like Ai-chanman, is also a superhero mushroom. She is also Ai-chanman's lover. References External links Official Website Towns in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Higashikagura, Hokkaido
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 10,385, and a population density, density of 150 persons per km2. The total area is 68.64 km2. Asahikawa Airport is partially in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Asahikawa and partially in Higashikagura. Climate Culture Mascot Higashikagura's mascot is . She is a flower fairy who has a tulip motif. She is also a bringer of luck. If you want her to bring luck, make a "L" hand signal and she will appear. References External links *Official Website Towns in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido
is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture, and the second-largest city in Hokkaido, after Sapporo. It has been a core city since April 1, 2000. The city is currently well known for the Asahiyama Zoo , the Asahikawa ramen and a Ski resort city. On July 31, 2011, the city had an estimated population of 352,105, with 173,961 households, and a population density of 470.96 persons per km² (1,219.8 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . Asahikawa joined UNESCO's Network of Creative Cities as a Design City on October 31, 2019 on the occasion of World Cities’ Day. Overview On August 1, 1922, Asahikawa was founded as Asahikawa ''City''. As the central city in northern Hokkaido, Asahikawa has been influential in industry and commerce. There are about 130 rivers and streams including the Ishikari River and Chūbetsu River, and over 740 bridges in the city. Asahibashi, a bridge over Ishikari River, has been one of the symbols of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Asahikawa Airport
, is a single-runway regional airport in Hokkaidō, Japan, straddling the cities of Asahikawa and Higashikagura. History Planning of the airport began in the late 1950s. The site was chosen in November 1960 and received government approval in 1963. Japan Domestic Airlines began the first scheduled flight to Asahikawa on July 1, 1966, a NAMC YS-11 service to Haneda Airport via Okadama Airport. Scheduled service was seasonal (May through October) until 1970, when year-round flights to Tokyo began. The airport was closed for expansion work from May 1981 until February 1982, during which time the main runway was extended and widened, from 1,200 x 30 m to 1,640 m x 45 m. A further extension to 2,000 m was completed in November 1982. Following these expansions, jet service began at the airport, beginning with DC-9 and the MD-80 aircraft followed by widebody Airbus A300s beginning in December 1983. ANA operated the first international charter flight from Asahikawa in 1987. Another r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Population
Population typically refers to the number of people in a single area, whether it be a city or town, region, country, continent, or the world. Governments typically quantify the size of the resident population within their jurisdiction using a census, a process of collecting, analysing, compiling, and publishing data regarding a population. Perspectives of various disciplines Social sciences In sociology and population geography, population refers to a group of human beings with some predefined criterion in common, such as location, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Demography is a social science which entails the statistical study of populations. Ecology In ecology, a population is a group of organisms of the same species who inhabit the same particular geographical area and are capable of interbreeding. The area of a sexual population is the area where inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |