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Kamiyama Anna
270px, Kamiyama Town Hall 270px, Amagoi Falls 270px, Spring in Kamiyama is a town in Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,930 in 2404 households and a population density of 28 persons per km².The total area of the town is . Geography Kamiyama is located in the upper reaches of the Akui River, which runs parallel to the south side of the Yoshino River in central Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Located in the eastern part of the Shikoku Mountains, about 83% of the total area is mountainous, with agricultural land and settlements scattered in the Akui River basin that crosses the center of the town from east to west. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Chūbu Sankei Prefectural Natural Park or the Higashi Sankei Prefectural Natural Park. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Tokushima * Yoshinogawa * Mima * Ishii * Naka * Kamikatsu * Sanagōchi Climate Kamiyama has a H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Towns Of Japan
A town (町; ''chō'' or ''machi'') is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture (''ken'' or other equivalents), city (''shi''), and village (''mura''). Geographically, a town is contained within a district. Note that the same word (町; ''machi'' or ''chō'') is also used in names of smaller regions, usually a part of a ward in a city. This is a legacy of when smaller towns were formed on the outskirts of a city, only to eventually merge into it. Towns See also * Municipalities of Japan * Japanese addressing system The Japanese addressing system is used to identify a specific location in Japan. When written in Japanese characters, addresses start with the largest geographical entity and proceed to the most specific one. When written in Latin characters, ad ... References {{reflist External links "Large_City_System_of_Japan";_graphic_shows_towns_compared_with_other_Japanese_city_types_at_p._1_[PDF_7_of_40/nowiki>">DF_7_of_4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Awa Province (Tokushima)
was a province of Japan in the area that is today Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "''Awa no Kuni''" in . Awa was bordered by Tosa, Sanuki, and Iyo Provinces. Its abbreviated form name was . In terms of the Gokishichidō system, Awa was one of the provinces of the Nankaidō circuit. Under the ''Engishiki'' classification system, Awa was ranked as one of the 35 "superior countries" (上国) in terms of importance, and one of the "middle countries" (中国) in terms of distance from the capital. The provincial capital was located in what is now the city of Tokushima. History Awa has been settled since the Japanese Paleolithic and the remains of Yayoi and Kofun period settlements and burial mounds have been found especially in the fertile Yoshino River valley. Per the ''Kogo Shūi,'' the name of the province was originally written "粟国" and was associated with the production of millet. Per the ''Kujiki'', the ''kuni n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humid Subtropical Climate
A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° and are located poleward from adjacent tropical climates. It is also known as warm temperate climate in some climate classifications. Under the Köppen climate classification, ''Cfa'' and ''Cwa'' climates are either described as humid subtropical climates or warm temperate climates. This climate features mean temperature in the coldest month between (or ) and and mean temperature in the warmest month or higher. However, while some climatologists have opted to describe this climate type as a "humid subtropical climate", Köppen himself never used this term. The humid subtropical climate classification was officially created under the Trewartha climate classification. In this classification, climates are termed humid subtropical when the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanagōchi, Tokushima
270px, Okawahara Plateau is a village located in Myōdō District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 1983 and a population density of 47 persons per km².The total area of the village is . Sanagōchi is the only village remaining in Tokushima Prefecture. Geography Sanagōchi is located in northern part of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is 9.5 kilometers from east-to-west and 4.5 kilometers from north-to-south. The area is known for its spelunking caves. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Tokushima * Naruto * Itano * Kitajima * Kamiita * Ishii Climate Sanagōchi has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sanagōchi is 14.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2128 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4 °C, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamikatsu, Tokushima
270px, Rice Terraces in Kamikatsu 270px, Kanjo Waterfall at Jigen-ji temple is a town located in Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 1,431 in 750 households and a population density of 13 persons per km².The total area of the town is . It is the least populated of the towns of Shikoku. Geography Kamikatsu is located in central Tokushima prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is located in a mountainous area the upper reaches of the Katsuura River. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Chūbu Sankei Prefectural Natural Park. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Katsuura * Naka * Kamiyama * Sanagōchi Climate Kamikatsu has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kamikatsu is 13.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2128 mm with September as the wettest month. The tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naka, Tokushima
270px, Naka Town Hall 270px, border of Anan and Naka 270px, Ogama Falls 270px, Naka River at Wajiki is a town located in Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 7,597 in 3734 households and a population density of 11 persons per km².The total area of the town is . Geography Naka is located in southern of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is situated on the banks of the Naka River. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park, including areas such as Konose Gorge and the Tsurugisan Super Forest Road. In addition, Ogama Falls and Daitodorono Falls are scenic spots. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Anan * Mima * Miyoshi * Katsuura * Kamikatsu * Minami * Mima * Kaiyō * Kamiyama Kōchi Prefecture * Aki * Kami * Umaji Climate Naka has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishii, Tokushima
270px, Yoshino River at Ishii 270px, Ishii Station is a town located in Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 25,219 in 10820 households and a population density of 870 persons per km².The total area of the town is . Geography Ishii is located in northeastern Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. On the north side of the town, the Yoshino River flows from east to west, and near the center of the town, the Iio River, which is a tributary of the Yoshino River, meanders. The land is almost all flat except for the mountains along the city-town border on the south side of the town. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Tokushima * Yoshinogawa * Kamiyama * Itano * Kamiita * Aizumi Climate Ishii has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ishii is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mima, Tokushima
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,713 in 12547 households and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Name The name Mima (美馬) is derived from two characters meaning "Beautiful Horse". Mima was once home to many horse breeders. Although breeders and keepers are not so common in present-day Mima, the history lives on today in art, local products, and such. Ikezuki There is also the story of a famous horse named Ikezuki (horse), Ikezuki. He is a famous horse born from a captive Mima Town mother and a wild father from Mount Tsurugi. He later belonged to Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo and often makes appearances throughout history, such as in Tale of Heike, Genpei War, and The Battle of Uji (1184) (crossing the Uji River). Ikezuki's mother was buried at what is now Ikezuki Park. It is unsure whether Ikezuki is a factual or fictional character. Geography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshinogawa, Tokushima
290px, Tokushima Prefectural Road Route 244 in Yoshinogawa 290px, Fujii-dera wisteria is a city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 39,150 in 17958 households and a population density of 270 persons per km².The total area of the city is . Geography Yoshinogawa is located in the northern part of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is located on the south bank of the Yoshino River, which runs east to west and most of the population is concentrated in the Tokushima Plain along this river. Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Mima * Awa * Kamiita * Kamiyama * Ishii Climate Yoshinogawa has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yoshinogawa is 14.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2137 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokushima (city)
is the capital Cities of Japan, city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 249,865 in 122085 households and a population density of 1305 persons per km².The total area of the city is . Geography The city is situated in the north-eastern part of Tokushima Prefecture at the mouth of the Yoshino River. In terms of layout and organization, Tokushima displays the typical characteristics of a Jōkamachi, Japanese castle town. Most of the city is located in the Tokushima plain and is flat, but the symbol of the city, Mt. Bizan, rises in the center, creating a scenic landscape. The southern part is a mountainous area with forests. Mountains Rivers * Akui River * Imagire River * Shinmachi River * Suketō River * Yoshino River Neighbouring municipalities Tokushima Prefecture * Komatsushima, Tokushima, Komatsushima * Katsuura, Tokushima, Katsuura * Matsushige, Tokushima, Matsushige * Kitajima, Tokushima, Kitajima * Aizumi, To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higashi Sankei Prefectural Natural Park
is a Prefectural Natural Park in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Established in 2005, the park spans the borders of the municipalities of Kamiyama, Katsuura, Naka, Sanagōchi, and Tokushima. The park encompasses and the as well as the temples of and , temples 20 and 21 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. See also * National Parks of Japan National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, ce ... References Parks and gardens in Tokushima Prefecture Protected areas established in 2005 2005 establishments in Japan Katsuura, Tokushima Naka, Tokushima Tokushima (city) Kamiyama, Tokushima {{Japan-protected-area-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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