Maesawa, Iwate
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Maesawa (前沢町; -chou) is a town located in Isawa District, Iwate, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,215 and a density of 210.33 persons per km². The total area is 72.34 km².
Maesawa is very famous for its beef, which is available only in Japan. In February 2006, Maesawa will be amalgamated with other cities in the area, the largest of which is Mizusawa. Maesawa town will no longer exist, but Maesawa Beef will keep its name.
[edit] External links
- Official website in Japanese
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