Mihama, Aichi

For other uses, see Mihama (disambiguation).
Mihama
美浜町
Town

Minami-Chita Beachland

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Location of Mihama in Aichi Prefecture
Mihama

 

Coordinates: 34°46′43.9″N 136°54′29.6″E / 34.778861°N 136.908222°E / 34.778861; 136.908222Coordinates: 34°46′43.9″N 136°54′29.6″E / 34.778861°N 136.908222°E / 34.778861; 136.908222
Country Japan
Region Chūbu region
Tōkai region
Prefecture Aichi Prefecture
District Chita
Area
 • Total 46.20 km2 (17.84 sq mi)
Population (May 2015)
 • Total 24,309
 • Density 526/km2 (1,360/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Tree Pinus thunbergii
- Flower Azalea
Phone number 0569-82-1111　
Address Kowa, Mihama-chō, Chita-gun, Aichi-ken 470-2406
Website Official website
Mihama town hall

Mihama (美浜町 Mihama-chō) is a town located in Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the town had an estimated population of 24,306 and a population density of 526 persons per km². The total area was 46.39 square kilometres (17.91 sq mi).

Geography

Mihama is located in the center of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, bordered by Mikawa Bay to the east and Ise Bay to the west. Part of the town’s area is within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park.

Neighboring municipalities

History

The town of Mihama was established on April 1, 1955 through the merger of the towns of Kōwa and Noma, both within Chita District. On April 31, 1957, the area of the town expanded when the neighboring town of Kosugaya was dissolved, and divided between Mihama and Tokoname. During March 2006, discussions were held to merge Mihama with the town of Minamichita to the south to form the new city of “Minamicentrair” named after the popular nickname for Chūbu Centrair International Airport, but the merger proposal was strongly opposed by the majority of the inhabitants of Minamichita, and the merger did not take place. [1]

Economy

Primary industry dominates the economy of Mihama, notably commercial fishing and agriculture.

Education

Transportation

Railway

Highway

Local attractions

Noted people from Mihama

References

  1. ↑ "美浜町の概要". Mihama official home page (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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