Hikawa, Shimane
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Hikawa was a former town in Hikawa District of Shimane Prefecture on Honshu. Before its 2011 merger into Izumo, it occupied a coastal area near the Sea of Japan and hosted Izumo Airport. The town’s history traces back to the ancient province of Izumo and the region’s maritime trade.
Statistics
Area
80.64 km²
Population
27,246