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[[file:Tanakura Castle hori.JPG|right|thumb|270px|Site of Tanagura Castle]]
{{nihongo|'''Tanagura'''|棚倉町|Tanagura-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima|Higashishirakawa District]], [[Fukushima Prefecture]], in northern [[Honshū]], [[Japan]]. As of November 2014, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 14,446 and a [[population density]] of 90.4 persons per km². The total area was 159.82 &nbsp;km².
{{Nihongo|'''Tanagura'''|棚倉町|Tanagura-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|04|01}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 13,827 in 5053 households,<ref>[http://www.town.tanagura.fukushima.jp Tanagura official statistics]{{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a [[population density]] of 86 persons per km². The total area of the town was {{convert|159.93|km2|abbr=on}}.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Tanagura is located in the southernmost portion of Fukushima prefecture, bordering on [[Tochigi Prefecture]] to the west and [[Ibaraki Prefecture]] to the south.
Tanagura is located in the southernmost portion of Fukushima prefecture, bordering on [[Tochigi Prefecture]] to the west and [[Ibaraki Prefecture]] to the south.
*Mountains: Yamizosan (1021.8m)
*Mountains: Yamizosan (1021.8m)
*Rivers: Kujigawa
*Rivers: [[Kuji River]]


===Neighboring municipalities===
===Neighboring municipalities===
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** [[Samegawa, Fukushima|Samegawa]]
** [[Samegawa, Fukushima|Samegawa]]
** [[Asakawa, Fukushima|Asakawa]]
** [[Asakawa, Fukushima|Asakawa]]
** [[Hanawa, Fukushima|Hanawa]]
*Ibaraki Prefecture
*Ibaraki Prefecture
** [[Daigo, Ibaraki|Daigo]]
** [[Daigo, Ibaraki|Daigo]]
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** [[Nasu, Tochigi|Nasu]]
** [[Nasu, Tochigi|Nasu]]


==History==
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Tanagura population statistics]</ref> the population of Tanagura was relatively constant throughout the late 20th century but has begun to decline in the 21st.
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The area of present-day Tanagura was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Tanagura Domain]], in the [[Edo period]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], it was organized as part of [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]].


Tanagura has been recognized by Japan's Office for the Promotion of Regional Revitalization ([[Second Kishida Cabinet|Kishida Cabinet Secretariat]]), which promotes the development of new technologies to combat depopulation, for its [[digital transformation]]/[[Remote work|telework]] infrastructure. Related projects have been awarded over ¥6M in government grants.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2021 |title=地方創生テレワーク交付金の交付対象事業一覧(新規事業) |url=https://www.chisou.go.jp/sousei/about/mirai/pdf/chihou_tw_2.pdf#page=26 |access-date=September 17, 2022 |website=内閣府地方創生推進室}}</ref>
Modern Tanagura Town was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. The town expanded on January 1, 1950 by the annexation of the neighboring villages of Yashirogawa, Chikaatsu, Yamaoka and Takano.

{{Historical populations
| 1920 | 12,536
| 1930 | 14,150
| 1940 | 14,835
| 1950 | 19,865
| 1960 | 18,755
| 1970 | 16,621
| 1980 | 16,105
| 1990 | 16,606
| 2000 | 16,376
| 2010 | 15,054
| 2020 | 13,343
|align = none
| footnote =
}}

==Climate==
Tanagura has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Tanagura is {{Convert|11.6|C|}}. The average annual rainfall is {{Convert|1408|mm||abbr=on}} with September as the wettest month.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/1021604/ Tanagura climate data]</ref>

==History==
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The area of present-day Tanagura was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Tanagura Domain]], in the [[Edo period]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], it was organized as part [[Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima|Higashishirakawa District]] within the [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]]. Tanagura Town was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The town expanded on January 1, 1950 by the annexation of the neighboring villages of Yashirogawa, Chikaatsu, Yamaoka and Takano.


==Economy==
==Economy==
Tanagura has mixed economy with agriculture and precision manufacturing predominating.
Tanagura has a mixed economy with agriculture and precision manufacturing predominating.


==Education==
==Education==
Tanagura has five public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.


=== High schools ===
=== High schools ===
*Tanagura High School
*Tanagura High School
*Fukushima Prefectural Higashishirakawa Commercial High School


=== Junior High school ===
=== Junior High school ===
*Tanagura Junior High School
*Tanagura Junior High School


=== Elementary schools ===
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==Transportation==
*Tanagura Elementary School
*Yashirogawa Elementary School
*Chikatsu Elementary School
*Takabo Elementary School
*Yamaoka Elementary School


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==Transportation==
===Railway===
===Railway===
* [[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] – [[Suigun Line]]
*[[File:JR logo (east).svg|22px]][[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] – [[Suigun Line]]
** {{ja-stalink|Chikatsu}} - {{ja-stalink|Nakatoyo}} - {{ja-stalink|Iwaki-Tanakura}}
** {{STN|Chikatsu}} - {{STN|Nakatoyo}} - {{STN|Iwaki-Tanakura}}


===Highway===
===Highway===
*[[Japan National Route 118]]
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|118}}
*[[Japan National Route 289]]
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|289}}


==International relations==
==International relations==
*{{flagicon|Greece}} – [[Sparta (modern)|Sparta]], [[Greece]], Friendship Cities from September 23, 1986
*{{flagicon|Greece}} – [[Sparta (modern)|Sparta]], [[Greece]], Friendship Cities from September 23, 1986
*{{flagicon|Australia}} – [[Newcastle, New South Wales]], [[Australia]] from October 8, 2002
*{{flagicon|Australia}} – [[Lake Macquarie, New South Wales]], [[Australia]] from October 8, 2002


==Local attractions==
==Local attractions==
*Site of [[Tanagura Castle]], National Historic Site<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/searchlist|title=棚倉城跡|language=ja |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] }}</ref>
*Site of [[Tanagura Castle]]
*[[Nagare temple ruins]], National Historic Site<ref>{{cite web |url= https://bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/280090|title=流廃寺跡|language=ja |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] }}</ref>
*[[Tsutsuwake Shrine]]

==References ==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
*{{Commons category-inline}}
*{{Official website|http://www.town.tanagura.fukushima.jp/ }} {{ja icon}}
*{{Official website|1=http://www.town.tanagura.fukushima.jp/}}{{in lang|ja}}


{{Fukushima}}
{{Fukushima}}

{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]
[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]

Latest revision as of 04:43, 13 April 2024

Tanagura
棚倉町
Town
Tanagura Town Hall
Tanagura Town Hall
Flag of Tanagura
Flag
Official seal of Tanagura
Seal
Tanagura is located in Japan
Tanagura
Tanagura
 
Coordinates: 37°01′47.5″N 140°22′46.5″E / 37.029861°N 140.379583°E / 37.029861; 140.379583
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima
DistrictHigashishirakawa
Area
159.93 km2 (61.75 sq mi)
Population
 (April 2020)
 • Total13,827
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeJapanese Red Pine
- FlowerAzalea
Phone number0247-33-3111
Address33 Nakayano, Tanagura, Tanagura-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima-ken 963-6131
WebsiteOfficial website
Site of Tanagura Castle

Tanagura (棚倉町, Tanagura-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 13,827 in 5053 households,[1] and a population density of 86 persons per km². The total area of the town was 159.93 km2 (61.75 sq mi).

Geography[edit]

Tanagura is located in the southernmost portion of Fukushima prefecture, bordering on Tochigi Prefecture to the west and Ibaraki Prefecture to the south.

Neighboring municipalities[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Tanagura was relatively constant throughout the late 20th century but has begun to decline in the 21st.

Tanagura has been recognized by Japan's Office for the Promotion of Regional Revitalization (Kishida Cabinet Secretariat), which promotes the development of new technologies to combat depopulation, for its digital transformation/telework infrastructure. Related projects have been awarded over ¥6M in government grants.[3]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 12,536—    
1930 14,150+12.9%
1940 14,835+4.8%
1950 19,865+33.9%
1960 18,755−5.6%
1970 16,621−11.4%
1980 16,105−3.1%
1990 16,606+3.1%
2000 16,376−1.4%
2010 15,054−8.1%
2020 13,343−11.4%

Climate[edit]

Tanagura has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Tanagura is 11.6 °C (52.9 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,408 mm (55.4 in) with September as the wettest month.[4]

History[edit]

The area of present-day Tanagura was part of ancient Mutsu Province. The area formed part of the holdings of Tanagura Domain, in the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, it was organized as part Higashishirakawa District within the Nakadōri region of Iwaki Province. Tanagura Town was formed on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The town expanded on January 1, 1950 by the annexation of the neighboring villages of Yashirogawa, Chikaatsu, Yamaoka and Takano.

Economy[edit]

Tanagura has a mixed economy with agriculture and precision manufacturing predominating.

Education[edit]

Tanagura has five public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.

High schools[edit]

  • Tanagura High School

Junior High school[edit]

  • Tanagura Junior High School

Elementary schools[edit]

  • Tanagura Elementary School
  • Yashirogawa Elementary School
  • Chikatsu Elementary School
  • Takabo Elementary School
  • Yamaoka Elementary School

Transportation[edit]

Railway[edit]

Highway[edit]

International relations[edit]

Local attractions[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tanagura official statistics(in Japanese)
  2. ^ Tanagura population statistics
  3. ^ "地方創生テレワーク交付金の交付対象事業一覧(新規事業)" (PDF). 内閣府地方創生推進室. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Tanagura climate data
  5. ^ "棚倉城跡" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
  6. ^ "流廃寺跡" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.

External links[edit]

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