Meiwa, Gunma

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Meiwa
明和町
Location of Meiwa
Meiwa's location in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
District Oura District
Physical characteristics
Area 19.67 km² (7.59 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2007)
     Total 11,291
     Density 574.02 /km² (1,487 /sq mi)
Location 36°13′N, 139°32′E
Symbols
Tree Buxus
Flower Chrysanthemum
Meiwa Government Office
Address 370-0795
250-1 Niisato, Meiwa-machi, Gunma-ken
Phone number 0276-84-3117
Official website: Town of Meiwa

Meiwa (明和町 Meiwa-machi?) is a town located in Oura District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007. the town has an estimated population of 11,291 and a density of 574.02 persons per km². The total area is 19.67 km².

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[edit] History

  • 1889 - Sanuki village, Umeshima village, and Chieda village are created in Oura District
  • 1955 - Sanuki village, Umeshima village, and Chieda village are united, creating Meiwa village
  • 1998 - Meiwa village is renamed Meiwa town

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