Taiwa, Miyagi
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| Taiwa 大和町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Taiwa | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′47″N 140°53′11″E / 38.44639°N 140.88639°ECoordinates: 38°26′47″N 140°53′11″E / 38.44639°N 140.88639°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Miyagi Prefecture |
| District | Kurokawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 225.59 km2 (87.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 24,963 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Taiwa |
Taiwa (大和町 Taiwa-chō) is a town located in Kurokawa District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 24,963 and a population density of 110.66 persons per km². The total area is 225.59 km². The biggest, and the central community among an old town and four old villages consolidated is Yoshioka.
Transportation
Rail
No railway lines and stations.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Yoshioka-eigyosho-mae(=Miyakou Bus Co., Ltd. Yoshioka Bus Depot) to go to Taiwa Town Office in Yoshioka.
- Intercity Highway bus bound for:
- Ōhira via Yoshioka, departing at bus stop #2 of the West Exit side Bus Terminal of JR Sendai station. For 40 or 45-munite ride. Seat reservation is not required in advance.
Major roads
- Tōhoku Expressway: Taiwa interchange
- Route 4, Route 47, Route 457
External links
Media related to Taiwa, Miyagi at Wikimedia Commons
- Taiwa official website (Japanese)
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