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Kakuda, Miyagi

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Template:Japanese city Kakuda (角田市, Kakuda-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded on October 1, 1958. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 31,905 and a population density of 216 persons per km². The total area is 147.58 km².

The city's temples include Kōzō-ji.

Sister city

Kakuda is currently in a sister city relationship with Greenfield, Indiana, United States. Each year, a small group of high school students from Greenfield and Kakuda are chosen to travel to each sister city, respectively, and will stay with a host family for ten days, most expenses paid, thanks to local donations. The sister city program began in 1990 and continues today.

Transportation

Train stations

Major roads

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