Kawatana, Nagasaki

 is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,760 and a density of 396 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.
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.
Highway.
Japan National Route 205 passes through Kawatana.