Hirokawa [town] - Hirokawa

Japanese: 広川[町] - ひろかわ

A town in Yame County in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, on the eastern edge of the Chikushi Plain. In addition to rice and wheat, the town cultivates fruit and vegetables, and engages in dairy farming. Its specialties are Kurume Gasuri textiles and bamboo products. Many people commute to Kurume City. It is home to the Sekijinyama Kofun (historic site). Area: ^{37.94 km2} . Population: 20,253 (2010).

Hirokawa [town] [Hirokawa]

A town in Arida County in western Wakayama Prefecture. It lies in the Hiro River basin and faces Yuasa Bay. Mandarin oranges are cultivated widely, and roses and omoto are also cultivated. Fishing and forestry are also carried out. Industries include spinning and brewing. The Kisei Main Line runs through the town. 65.33 ^km2 . Population 7,714 (2010).

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Japanese:

福岡県南部，筑紫平野東端の八女(やめ)郡の町。米，麦のほか果樹・野菜栽培，酪農を営み，久留米絣(がすり)，竹製品を特産。久留米市への通勤者も多い。石人山(せきじんやま)古墳（史跡）がある。37.94km²。２万253人（2010）。