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[[File:Sikakudake.JPG|right|270px|thumb|Shikakudake on the border of Takko with Iwate Prefecture and Akita Prefecture]]
{{nihongo|'''Takko'''|田子町|Takko-machi}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Sannohe District, Aomori|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 {{convert|241.98|sqkm|sqmi}}.

{{Nihongo|'''Takko'''|田子町|Takko-machi}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Aomori Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2023|01|31}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 4,968 in 2097 households and a [[population density]] of 21 persons per km<sup>2</sup><ref name="Takko-hp">{{cite web |url=https://www.town.takko.lg.jp|title= Takko town official statistics|location= Japan|language= ja}}</ref> The total area of the town is {{convert|241.98|sqkm|sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.machimura.maff.go.jp/machi/contents/02/443/index.html|script-title=ja:詳細データ 青森県青森県田子町|year=2016|work=市町村の姿 グラフと統計でみる農林水産業|publisher=Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries|language=Japanese|accessdate=13 July 2017}}</ref>


==Geography==
==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|Japanese Macaque monkeys]], ''[[Japanese Serow|kamoshika]],'' ''[[tanuki]],'' and [[Asian black bear]]s.
Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the [[Hakkōda Mountains]]. Much of the town is mountainous with peaks ranging from 700 to 1000 meters. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes [[Japanese macaque|Japanese macaque monkeys]], ''[[Japanese serow|kamoshika]],'' ''[[Japanese raccoon dog|tanuki]],'' and [[Asian black bear]]s. The residential area is mainly along the river basins such as the Kumabara River, the Ayome River, and the Okawa River, which flow from east to west through the town.


=== Neighbouring municipalities ===
=== Neighbouring municipalities ===
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*[[Sannohe District, Aomori|Sannohe District]]
*[[Sannohe District, Aomori|Sannohe District]]
**[[Sannohe, Aomori|Sannohe]]
**[[Sannohe, Aomori|Sannohe]]
[[Iwate Prefecture]]
*[[Ninohe, Iwate|Ninohe]]
*[[Hachimantai, Iwate|Hachimantai]]
[[Akita Prefecture]]
[[Akita Prefecture]]
*[[Kazuno, Akita|Kazuno]]
*[[Kazuno, Akita|Kazuno]]
[[Iwate Prefecture]]
*[[Hachimantai, Iwate|Hachimantai]]
*[[Ninohe, Iwate|Ninohe]]

===Climate===
The town has a cold [[Humid continental climate]] characterized by cool, short summers and long, cold winters with extremely heavy snowfall ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Dfa''). The average annual temperature in Takko is 8.8&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1375&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.4&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around -3.8&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/50718/ Takko climate data]</ref>

==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aomori.php Takko population statistics]</ref> the population of Takko peaked at around the year 1960 and has declined steadily over the past 60 years. It is now less than it was a century ago.

{{Historical populations
| align = none
| 1920 | 7,896
| 1930 | 8,579
| 1940 | 8,832
| 1950 | 10,834
| 1960 | 11,097
| 1970 | 9,427
| 1980 | 8,878
| 1990 | 8,106
| 2000 | 7,288
| 2010 | 6,176
| 2020 | 4,968
| footnote =
}}


==History==
==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 language|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.
The area around Takko has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and numerous [[Jōmon period]] remains have been discovered. The town name is derived from an [[Ainu language|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 post-[[Meiji restoration]] establishment of the modern municipalities system on 1 April 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.

==Government==
Takko has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] town council of ten members. Takko is part of [[Sannohe District, Aomori|Sannohe District]] which contributes three members to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of [[Aomori 2nd district]] of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Education==
==Education==
Takko has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
Takko has three public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Aomori Prefectural Board of Education.

'''High school (1)'''
* Takko Senior High School (Prefectural)
'''Middle school (1)'''
* Takko Junior High School
'''Elementary schools (3)'''
* Takko Elementary School
* Shimizugashira Elementary School
* Kamigō Elementary School
'''Kindergarten (1)'''
* Takko Kindergarten
'''Nursery schools (2)'''
* Takko Hoikuen
* Kamigo Hoikuen


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
===Railway===
*The town has no passenger railway service. The nearest train station is [[Sannohe Station]] on the [[Aoimori Railway]] [[Aoimori Railway Line]].

===Highway===
===Highway===
* [[Japan National Route 104]]
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|104}}

==International relations==
*{{flagicon|USA}} – [[Gilroy, California]], United States, sister city since April 18, 1988<ref name=Takko>{{cite web|url=http://www.town.takko.lg.jp/index.cfm/13,567,c,html/567/20150422-155358.pdf|title=Takko, Aomori official home page|year=2015|work=姉妹都市との交流|language=Japanese|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Italy}} – [[Monticelli d'Ongina]], [[Emilia-Romagna]], [[Italy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comune.monticelli.pc.it/pagina.asp?IDpag=89&idbox=32&idvocebox=128|title=Commune Monticelli d'Ongina official home page|language=Italian|accessdate=20 November 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119031725/http://www.comune.monticelli.pc.it/pagina.asp?IDpag=89&idbox=32&idvocebox=128|archivedate=19 January 2012}}</ref> – sister city since September 11, 1992
*{{flagicon|ROK}} - [[Seosan]], [[South Chungcheong Province]], [[Korea]], friendship city since June 22, 2012 <ref name=Takko/>


==Noted people from Takko==
==Noted people from Takko==
*Sampachi Kawa – manga artist
*Sampachi Kawa – manga artist

==Sister city relations==
*{{flagicon|USA}} – [[Gilroy, California]], [[USA]] since April 18, 1988<ref name=Takko>{{cite web|url=http://www.town.takko.lg.jp/index.cfm/13,567,c,html/567/20150422-155358.pdf|title=Takko, Aomori official home page|year=2015|work=姉妹都市との交流|language=Japanese|accessdate=22 November 2015}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Italy}} – [[Monticelli d'Ongina]], [[Emilia-Romagna]], [[Italy]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comune.monticelli.pc.it/pagina.asp?IDpag=89&idbox=32&idvocebox=128|title=Commune Monticelli d'Ongina official home page|language=Italian|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref> – since September 11, 1992
*{{flagicon|ROK}} - [[Seosan]], [[South Chungcheong Province]], [[Korea]] since June 22, 2012 <ref name=Takko/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons category}}
*{{jp icon}} {{Official website|http://www.town.takko.aomori.jp/}}
* [http://www.town.takko.lg.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}
*{{jp icon}} [http://www.ja-takko.or.jp/ JA-Takko official website]


{{aomori}}
{{Aomori}}
{{Authority control}}


{{Authority control}}
[[Category:Towns in Aomori Prefecture]]
[[Category:Towns in Aomori Prefecture]]

Latest revision as of 04:19, 18 November 2024

Takko
田子町
Town
Takko Town Hall
Takko Town Hall
Flag of Takko
Flag
Official seal of Takko
Seal
Map
Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture
Location of Takko
Takko is located in Japan
Takko
Takko
Coordinates: 40°20′23.8″N 141°09′7.2″E / 40.339944°N 141.152000°E / 40.339944; 141.152000
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureAomori
DistrictSannohe
Government
 • Type'Mayor-council government'
 • MayorHarumi Yamamoto
Area
 • Total
241.98 km2 (93.43 sq mi)
Population
 (January 31, 2023)
 • Total
4,968
 • Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0179-32-3111
Address81 Tenjindōtai Tako-machi, Sannohe-gun, Aomori-ken 039-0201
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdWagtail
FlowerAzalea
TreeJapanese rowan
Shikakudake on the border of Takko with Iwate Prefecture and Akita Prefecture

Takko (田子町, Takko-machi) is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the town had an estimated population of 4,968 in 2097 households and a population density of 21 persons per km2[1] The total area of the town is 241.98 square kilometres (93.43 sq mi).[2]

Geography

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Takko occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, south of the Hakkōda Mountains. Much of the town is mountainous with peaks ranging from 700 to 1000 meters. The mountainous area is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. Wildlife includes Japanese macaque monkeys, kamoshika, tanuki, and Asian black bears. The residential area is mainly along the river basins such as the Kumabara River, the Ayome River, and the Okawa River, which flow from east to west through the town.

Neighbouring municipalities

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Aomori Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture

Climate

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The town has a cold Humid continental climate characterized by cool, short summers and long, cold winters with extremely heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification Dfa). The average annual temperature in Takko is 8.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1375 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.8 °C.[3]

Demographics

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Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Takko peaked at around the year 1960 and has declined steadily over the past 60 years. It is now less than it was a century ago.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 7,896—    
1930 8,579+8.6%
1940 8,832+2.9%
1950 10,834+22.7%
1960 11,097+2.4%
1970 9,427−15.0%
1980 8,878−5.8%
1990 8,106−8.7%
2000 7,288−10.1%
2010 6,176−15.3%
2020 4,968−19.6%

History

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The area around Takko has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and numerous Jōmon 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 post-Meiji restoration establishment of the modern municipalities system on 1 April 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.

Government

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Takko has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of ten members. Takko is part of Sannohe District which contributes three members to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Aomori 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

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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

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Takko has three public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Aomori Prefectural Board of Education.

High school (1)

  • Takko Senior High School (Prefectural)

Middle school (1)

  • Takko Junior High School

Elementary schools (3)

  • Takko Elementary School
  • Shimizugashira Elementary School
  • Kamigō Elementary School

Kindergarten (1)

  • Takko Kindergarten

Nursery schools (2)

  • Takko Hoikuen
  • Kamigo Hoikuen

Transportation

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Railway

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Highway

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International relations

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Noted people from Takko

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  • Sampachi Kawa – manga artist

References

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  1. ^ "Takko town official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. ^ 詳細データ 青森県青森県田子町. 市町村の姿 グラフと統計でみる農林水産業 (in Japanese). Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  3. ^ Takko climate data
  4. ^ Takko population statistics
  5. ^ a b "Takko, Aomori official home page" (PDF). 姉妹都市との交流 (in Japanese). 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Commune Monticelli d'Ongina official home page" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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