is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2021, the town has an estimated population of 13,221 and a density of 355 persons per km2. The total area is 37.25 km2. During World War II, manufacturing facilities associated with the Sasebo Naval Arsenal were constructed in Kawatana, leading to a temporary increase in population. The economy of the area is now heavily dependent on agriculture and fishing. Geography Surrounding municipalities Nagasaki Prefecture Sasebo Hasami Higashisonogi Saga Prefecture Ureshino Education Kawatana have a prefectural high school, the Kawatana Prefectural High School (長崎県立川棚高等学校, Nagasaki-kenritsu Kawatana Kōtōgakkō), also known as Kawakō (川高). Meanwhile, the town also have a junior high school and three primary schools. There are also two special aid schools in Kawatana. Transportation Railway JR Kyushu Ōmura Line: Ogushigō - Kawatana Highway Japan National Route 205 passes through Kawatana. External links Kawatana official website Towns in Nagasaki Prefecture