Kurokawa district

Kurokawa district extends across 367.81 square kilometers of land in northern Japan, containing the municipalities of Taiwa, Osato, and Ohira.

The district emerged during the administrative restructuring of Japan in 1878, following the dissolution of Mutsu Province into smaller regional divisions.

Local communities in Kurokawa district maintain seasonal festivals that connect residents with traditional Japanese customs through performances and ceremonies.

The district sits at 35 meters above sea level and maintains a network of transportation routes connecting its three main municipalities with surrounding regions.

Miyagi University operates its main educational facility, known as Kurokawa Campus, within the district boundaries, serving as a center for higher education.

Location: Miyagi Prefecture

Inception: October 21, 1878

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Osaki

GPS coordinates: 38.44200,140.87600

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:44