Takko, Aomori
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 Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture |
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| District | Sannohe | ||
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| • Total | 241.98 km2 (93.43 sq mi) | ||
| Population (September 1 2015) | |||
| • Total | 5,462 | ||
| • Density | 22.6/km2 (59/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Japanese Rowan | ||
| - Flower | Rhododendron | ||
| - Bird | wagtail | ||
| Phone number | 0179-32-3111 | ||
| Address | 81 Tenjindōtai Tako-machi, Sannohe-gun, Aomori-ken 039-0201 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Takko (田子町 Takko-machi?) is a town located in Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the northern Tōhoku region of Japan. As of September 2015, the town had an estimated population of 5,463 and a population density of 23.6 persons per km². Its total area was 241.98 square kilometres (93.43 sq mi).
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Geography
Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkoda Mountains. Much of the town is mountainous, and has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool, short summers and long, cold winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese Macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki, and Asian black bears.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
The area around Takko has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and numerous Jomon period remains have been discovered. The town name is derived from an Ainu word “tapkop”, meaning “small hill”. During the Edo period, the area was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain and later by Hachinohe Domain. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Takko Village was created as a separate village from former Kamigō Village. It was elevated to town status on November 10, 1928. On March 1, 1955, Kamigō Village merged back with Takko Town.
Economy
The economy of Takko is heavily dependent on agriculture and forestry. The main crop is garlic, of which Takko is Japan's largest producer.
Education
Takko has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
Transportation
Railway
- Takko is not served by any passenger train services.
Highway
Noted people from Takko
- Sampachi Kawa – manga artist
Sister city relations
– Gilroy, California, USA since April 18, 1988[1]
– Monticelli d'Ongina, Emilia-Romagna, Italy [2] – since September 11, 1992
- Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, Korea since June 22, 2012 [1]
References
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- (Japanese) Official website
- (Japanese) JA-Takko official website
