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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 km<sup>2</sup>. 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 [[Sannohe District, Aomori|Sannohe District]] of southeastern [[Aomori Prefecture]] in the northern [[Tōhoku region]] of [[Japan]]. {{As of|2016|10|01}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 5,425 and a [[population density]] of 22.4 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area of the town was {{convert|241.98|sqkm|sqmi}}.


==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 [[Hakkoda Mountains]]. Much of the town is mountainous, and 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. <ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/50718/ Takko climate data]</ref>. 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.


=== Neighbouring municipalities ===
=== Neighbouring municipalities ===
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[[Akita Prefecture]]
[[Akita Prefecture]]
*[[Kazuno, Akita|Kazuno]]
*[[Kazuno, Akita|Kazuno]]

==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aomori.php Takko population statistics]</ref>, the population of Takko has declined over the past 40 years.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Census Year
! Population
|-
| 1970
| 9,427
|-
| 1980
| 8,878
|-
| 1990
| 8,106
|-
| 2000
| 7,288
|-
| 2010
| 6,176
|}


==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 [[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 post-[[Meiji restoration]] cadastral reform of April 1, 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==
==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)'''
'''High School (1)'''
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
===Railway===

*The town has no passenger railway service.
===Highway===
===Highway===
* [[Japan National Route 104]]
* [[Japan National Route 104]]

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==International relations==
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*{{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>
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*{{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> – sister city since September 11, 1992
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*{{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

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==Sister city relations==
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*{{flagicon|USA}} – [[Gilroy, California]], United States 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>
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*{{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
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*{{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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*{{jp icon}} {{Official website|http://www.town.takko.aomori.jp/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.town.takko.aomori.jp/}} {{jp icon}}
*{{jp icon}} [http://www.ja-takko.or.jp/ JA-Takko official website]
* [http://www.ja-takko.or.jp/ JA-Takko official website] {{jp icon}}


{{aomori}}
{{Aomori}}


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


[[Category:Towns in Aomori Prefecture]]
[[Category:Towns in Aomori Prefecture]]
[[Category:Takko, Aomori]]

Revision as of 13:53, 13 March 2017

Takko
田子町
Town
Takko Town Hall
Takko Town Hall
Flag of Takko
Flag
Official seal of Takko
Seal
Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture
Location of Takko in Aomori Prefecture
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureAomori Prefecture
DistrictSannohe
Government
 • Type'Mayor-council government'
 • MayorHarumi Yamamoto
Area
 • Total
241.98 km2 (93.43 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2015)
 • Total
5,425
 • Density22.4/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Symbols 
• TreeJapanese rowan
Phone number0179-32-3111
Address81 Tenjindōtai Tako-machi, Sannohe-gun, Aomori-ken 039-0201
Websitewww.town.takko.aomori.jp
Shikakudake on the border of Takko with Iwate Prefecture and Akita Prefecture

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 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 5,425 and a population density of 22.4 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 241.98 square kilometres (93.43 sq mi).

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 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. [1]. 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

Iwate Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

Demographics

Per Japanese census data[2], the population of Takko has declined over the past 40 years.

Census Year Population
1970 9,427
1980 8,878
1990 8,106
2000 7,288
2010 6,176

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 post-Meiji restoration cadastral reform of April 1, 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 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)

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

Railway

  • The town has no passenger railway service.

Highway

International relations

Noted people from Takko

  • Sampachi Kawa – manga artist

References

  1. ^ Takko climate data
  2. ^ Takko population statistics
  3. ^ a b "Takko, Aomori official home page" (PDF). 姉妹都市との交流 (in Japanese). 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Commune Monticelli d'Ongina official home page" (in Italian). Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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