Aka River

Aka River (赤川, Akagawa, lit. "red river") is a river in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It flows into the Sea of Japan.[1]

Aka River
Akagawa
Aka River flowing through the city of Tsuruoka
EtymologyRed River
Native name赤川  (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
StateHonshu
RegionYamagata
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Itoh
  elevation1,771 m (5,810 ft)
MouthSea of Japan
  coordinates
38°50′50″N 139°47′03″E
Length70 km (43 mi)
Basin size857 km2 (331 sq mi)

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