Ichikai (市貝町, Ichikai-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 11,684 in 4507 households,[1] and a population density of 180 persons per km². The total area of the town is 64.25 square kilometres (24.81 sq mi).
Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Ichikai has remained relatively steady over the past 30 years.
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1920
10,108
—
1930
10,865
+7.5%
1940
11,242
+3.5%
1950
14,154
+25.9%
1960
12,173
−14.0%
1970
10,249
−15.8%
1980
10,459
+2.0%
1990
11,481
+9.8%
2000
12,441
+8.4%
2010
12,090
−2.8%
2020
11,262
−6.8%
Historyedit
Ichihane and Kokai villages were created within Haga District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The two villages merged to form Ichikai village on May 3, 1954. Ichikai was elevated to town status on January 1, 1972.
Governmentedit
Ichikai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Ichikai, together with the other municipalities in Haga District collectively contributes two members to the Tochigi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Tochigi 4th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economyedit
The economy of Ichikai is heavily dependent on agriculture. It is also a bedroom community for nearby Utsunomiya, Mooka and Haga.
Educationedit
Ichikai has three public primary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.
Media related to Ichikai, Tochigi at Wikimedia Commons
Official Website (in Japanese)
January 01, 1970
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