Takko

Takko 田子町
Town
Takko Town Hall
Flag Seal
Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture
Country	Japan
Region	Tōhoku
Prefecture	Aomori Prefecture
District	Sannohe
Area
• Total	242.10 km2 (93.48 sq mi)
Population  (April 2012)
• Total	5,929
• Density	24.5/km2 (63/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Tree	Japanese Rowan
- Flower	Rhododendron
- Bird	wagtail
Phone number	0179-32-3111
Address	Tenjindohei 81 039-0201
Website	Takko Town HP

Takko (田子町, Takko-machi) is a town located in Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 5,929 and a population density of 24.5 persons per km². Its total area was 242.10 km².

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

Aomori Prefecture

• Sannohe District
  • Sannohe

Iwate Prefecture

• Ninohe
• Hachimantai

Akita Prefecture

• Kazuno

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 Kamigo Village. It was elevated to town status on November 10, 1928. On March 1, 1955, Kamigo 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.

Transportation

Highway

• Japan National Route 104

Noted people from Takko

• Sampachi Kawa – manga artist

Sister city relations

• – Gilroy, California, USA – since 1988
• – Monticelli d'Ongina, Emilia-Romagna, Italy – since 1994

External links

• Template:Jp icon Takko official website
• Template:Jp icon JA-Takko official website