Tagawa, Fukuoka

Tagawa (田川市, Tagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on November 3, 1943.

Tagawa 田川市
City
Tagawa city hall
Flag Seal
Location of Tagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture
Tagawa Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°38′20″N 130°48′22″E
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Kimito Futaba (since May 2015)
Area
• Total	54.52 km^2 (21.05 sq mi)
Population  (May 31, 2011)
• Total	51,128
• Density	937.78/km^2 (2,428.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	Chuo 1-1, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県田川市中央町１の１) 825-8501
Symbols Flower Azalea Tree Ginkgo biloba, Osmanthus

As of October 1, 2018, the city has an estimated population of 48,241, with 24,537 households. Its total area is 54.52 km².

Tagawa was historically a coal mining city, and is easily recognizable by its two tall chimneys located near Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田駅). Currently active industries in Tagawa include limestone and cement production. Tirol (チロル) miniature chocolates are manufactured in Tagawa. The TRIAL Kyushu warehouse is located in Ita-machi, and services TRIAL discount stores in all prefectures in Kyushu.

Tagawa is serviced by two main JR stations, Tagawa-Ita (田川伊田) and Tagawa-Gotōji (田川後藤寺). These stations provide transport links to Kokura, Hita, and Shin-Iizuka via the Hitahikosan Line (日田彦山線) and Gotōji Line (後藤寺線). In addition, the private rail company Heisei Chikuho Railway Line (terminal points: Yukuhashi and Nōgata) makes major stops at both Tagawa-Ita and Tagawa-Gotōji.

External links

• Tagawa City official website (in Japanese)
• Google Map of Tagawa