Nagawa, Nagano

Nagawa
長和町
Town

Location of Nagawa in Nagano Prefecture
Nagawa

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°14′N 138°17′E / 36.233°N 138.283°ECoordinates: 36°14′N 138°17′E / 36.233°N 138.283°E
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Kōshin'etsu
Prefecture Nagano Prefecture
District Chiisagata
Area
 • Total 183.95 km2 (71.02 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 7,643
 • Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Nagawa

Nagawa (長和町 Nagawa-machi) is a town located in Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

The town was founded on October 1, 2005 when the town of Nagato and the village of Wada from Chiisagata District merged.

As of its formation but with 2003 population estimates, the town has an estimated population of 7,643 and a density of 41 persons per km². The total area is 183.95 km².

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