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Coordinates: 43°42′N 142°31′E / 43.700°N 142.517°E / 43.700; 142.517
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{{Infobox settlement
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| name = Higashikawa
| name = Higashikawa
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| image_flag = Flag of Higashikawa, Hokkaido.svg
| image_seal = Symbol of Higashikawa, Hokkaido.svg
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| blank_name_sec1 = City hall address
| blank_name_sec1 = City hall address
| blank_info_sec1 = 071-1492
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{{Nihongo|'''Higashikawa'''|東川町|Higashikawa-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Kamikawa Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].
{{Nihongo|'''Higashikawa'''|東川町|Higashikawa-chō}} 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 8,092, and a [[population density|density]] of 33 persons per km². The total area is 247.06&nbsp;km².
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 8,092, and a [[population density|density]] of 33 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 247.06&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


Higashikawa declared itself a {{Nihongo|photo town|写真の町|''shashin no machi''}} in the 1980s and has done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded [[Higashikawa Prize]]s.
Higashikawa declared itself a {{Nihongo|photo town|写真の町|''shashin no machi''}} in the 1980s and has done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded [[Higashikawa Prize]]s.
In recent years, the number of cafes, general stores, [[Wintery|wineries]] , vineyards , sake breweries, etc. has increased due to the population increase due to immigrants from all over the country , and the younger generation is starting to visit as a tourist .In terms of population growth in 2021, it ranked first in Hokkaido.


==Climate==
==Climate==
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|location = Higashikawa (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
|Jan record high C = 6.9
|Jan record high C = 6.9
|Feb record high C = 13.0
|Feb record high C = 13.0
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|Nov precipitation days = 18.1
|Nov precipitation days = 18.1
|Dec precipitation days = 19.2
|Dec precipitation days = 19.2
|Jan sun = 25.4
|Jan sun = 63.3
|Feb sun = 46.9
|Feb sun = 83.8
|Mar sun = 104.4
|Mar sun = 122.9
|Apr sun = 170.7
|Apr sun = 150.0
|May sun = 194.0
|May sun = 187.0
|Jun sun = 179.3
|Jun sun = 167.7
|Jul sun = 154.9
|Jul sun = 159.0
|Aug sun = 178.2
|Aug sun = 152.4
|Sep sun = 155.3
|Sep sun = 142.4
|Oct sun = 126.6
|Oct sun = 116.9
|Nov sun =
|Nov sun = 59.8
|Dec sun =
|Dec sun = 45.0
|year sun =
|year sun = 1450.1
|source 1 = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]<ref>{{cite web
|source 1 = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]<ref>{{cite web
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Higashikawa
東川町
Town
Flag of Higashikawa
Flag
Official seal of Higashikawa
Emblem
Location of Higashikawa in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Location of Higashikawa in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
Higashikawa is located in Japan
Higashikawa
Higashikawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°42′N 142°31′E / 43.700°N 142.517°E / 43.700; 142.517
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kamikawa Subprefecture)
DistrictKamikawa (Ishikari)
Area
 • Total247.06 km2 (95.39 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total8,092
 • Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address071-1492
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.higashikawa.hokkaido.jp

Higashikawa (東川町, Higashikawa-chō) 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 of 33 persons per km2. The total area is 247.06 km2.

Higashikawa declared itself a photo town (写真の町, shashin no machi) in the 1980s and has done much to sponsor photography since, notably the annually awarded Higashikawa Prizes. In recent years, the number of cafes, general stores, wineries , vineyards , sake breweries, etc. has increased due to the population increase due to immigrants from all over the country , and the younger generation is starting to visit as a tourist .In terms of population growth in 2021, it ranked first in Hokkaido.

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Higashikawa (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 6.9
(44.4) 		13.0
(55.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		28.1
(82.6) 		34.9
(94.8) 		36.1
(97.0) 		36.6
(97.9) 		37.0
(98.6) 		33.2
(91.8) 		25.4
(77.7) 		20.7
(69.3) 		12.5
(54.5) 		37.0
(98.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −4.0
(24.8) 		−2.7
(27.1) 		2.1
(35.8) 		10.3
(50.5) 		18.1
(64.6) 		22.4
(72.3) 		25.9
(78.6) 		26.0
(78.8) 		21.5
(70.7) 		14.2
(57.6) 		5.8
(42.4) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		11.5
(52.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −8.1
(17.4) 		−7.3
(18.9) 		−2.5
(27.5) 		4.8
(40.6) 		11.8
(53.2) 		16.5
(61.7) 		20.3
(68.5) 		20.5
(68.9) 		15.7
(60.3) 		8.8
(47.8) 		2.0
(35.6) 		−4.9
(23.2) 		6.5
(43.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −13.3
(8.1) 		−12.8
(9.0) 		−7.6
(18.3) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		5.9
(42.6) 		11.4
(52.5) 		15.8
(60.4) 		16.1
(61.0) 		10.8
(51.4) 		4.0
(39.2) 		−1.9
(28.6) 		−9.2
(15.4) 		1.5
(34.8)
Record low °C (°F) −29.1
(−20.4) 		−29.3
(−20.7) 		−24.8
(−12.6) 		−11.9
(10.6) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		0.1
(32.2) 		6.0
(42.8) 		6.3
(43.3) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−4.6
(23.7) 		−18.0
(−0.4) 		−25.5
(−13.9) 		−29.3
(−20.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37.8
(1.49) 		33.2
(1.31) 		39.1
(1.54) 		44.7
(1.76) 		69.5
(2.74) 		78.0
(3.07) 		139.0
(5.47) 		157.9
(6.22) 		132.1
(5.20) 		95.5
(3.76) 		90.3
(3.56) 		66.1
(2.60) 		983.2
(38.71)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 16.2 12.4 12.9 11.1 11.1 10.6 12.6 12.3 13.5 15.3 18.1 19.2 165.3
Mean monthly sunshine hours 63.3 83.8 122.9 150.0 187.0 167.7 159.0 152.4 142.4 116.9 59.8 45.0 1,450.1
Source: JMA[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  2. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved March 1, 2022.

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