title: Hikawa, Shimane
text: # Hikawa, Shimane
  
  Hikawa (斐川町, Hikawa-chō) was a town located in Hikawa District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
  
  As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 27,246 and a density of 337.87 persons per km². The total area was 80.64 km².
  
  On October 1, 2011, Hikawa was merged into the expanded city of Izumo and no longer exists as an independent municipality. Hikawa District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
  
  Izumo Airport is located in the former territory of Hikawa.
  
  