The Gōnokawa River ( Japanese : 江の川 （ ごうのかわ/がわ ） , Hepburn : Gōnokawa/Gōnogawa ) is a river that runs through Hiroshima and Shimane prefectures in Japan . It is the largest river in the Chūgoku region . It is also called the Gōgawa River ( 江川 （ ごうかわ ） ) and, in Hiroshima, the Enokawa River ( 可愛川 （ えのかわ ） ).
10-714: The mainstream originates from Mount Asa (阿佐山) located in Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima (former Geihoku ). Its three tributaries including Basen River (馬洗川), Saijō River (西城川) and Kannose River (神野瀬川) flows into the mainstream in Miyoshi Basin [ ja ] . The gradients being relatively gentle, the river had been commonly used for boat transport until 1930s, when Sankō Line and trafficways were built and opened. There are some valleys and waterfalls such as Senjōkei [ ja ] , Dangyokei [ ja ] and Jōsei Falls [ ja ] around
20-676: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ) characterized by cold winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature in Kitahiroshima is 12.0 °C (53.6 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,852.7 mm (72.94 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.1 °C (75.4 °F), and lowest in January, at around 0.6 °C (33.1 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded in Kitahiroshima
30-680: A directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Kitahiroshima contributes one member to the Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of the Hiroshima 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan . The economy of Kitahiroshima is largely based on agriculture and forestry, with seasonal tourism to its ski resorts. Kitahiroshima has nine public elementary schools and four public junior high schools operated by
40-473: Is shown below. As of 2000 according to the national census 278,207 people lived in the drainage basin, including 104,169 from Shimane and 174,038 from Hiroshima. Major dams located within the basin are shown below. Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima Kitahiroshima ( 北広島町 , Kitahiroshima-chō ) is a town in Yamagata District , Hiroshima Prefecture , Japan . As of 30 April 2023 ,
50-526: The Edo Period . Following the Meiji restoration , the area was organized into villages within Yamagata District, Hiroshima with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Kitahiroshima was formed on February 1, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Chiyoda , Geihoku , Ōasa and Toyohira , all from Yamagata District . Kitahiroshima has a mayor-council form of government with
60-605: The region of the river. It is known for ukai (鵜飼い) or cormorant fishing for ayu , which can be found especially in Miyoshi . According to one theory ukai in Miyoshi has taken place since late Sengoku Period , and is now one of the tourist attractions of the city. The river and its tributaries pass through or borders eight cities and seven towns that are located in Shimane Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture as
70-715: The town government, and two public high schools operated by the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education. there is also one private middle school and one private high school. Kitahiroshima does not have any passenger railway service. The nearest train station is Kabe Station on the JR West Kabe Line in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima This Hiroshima Prefecture location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Geihoku, Hiroshima Geihoku ( 芸北町 , Geihoku-chō )
80-548: The town had an estimated population of 17,333 in 8333 households and a population density of 27 inhabitants per square kilometre (70/sq mi). The total area of the town is 646.20 square kilometres (249.50 sq mi). Kitahiroshima is in the Chūgoku Mountains of north-central Hiroshima, bordered by Shimane Prefecture to the north. Due to its location and elevation, it is a heavy snowfall region . Hiroshima Prefecture Shimane Prefecture Kitahiroshima has
90-408: Was 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) on 15 July 2018; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −18.1 °C (−0.6 °F) on 28 February 1981. Per Japanese census data, the population of Kitahiroshima in 2020 is 17,763 people. Kitahiroshima has been conducting censuses since 1920. The area of Kitahiroshima was part of an ancient Aki Province , and was part of the holdings of Hiroshima Domain during
100-497: Was a town located in Yamagata District , Hiroshima Prefecture , Japan . As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 2,838 and a density of 11.19 persons per km . The total area was 253.63 km . On February 1, 2005, Geihoku, along with the towns of Chiyoda , Ōasa and Toyohira (all from Yamagata District ), was merged to create the town of Kitahiroshima . The town of Geihoku revolves around its location on Route 191 which links southern Hiroshima prefecture to
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