Mihama, Aichi
Mihama
美浜町 | |
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Town | |
 Minami-Chita Beachland | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Mihama in Aichi Prefecture | |
  Mihama | |
| Coordinates: 34°46′43.9″N 136°54′29.6″E / 34.778861°N 136.908222°E | |
| 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 | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Pinus thunbergii |
| - Flower | Azalea |
| Phone number | 0569-82-1111 |
| Address | Kowa, Mihama-chō, Chita-gun, Aichi-ken 470-2406 |
| Website | Official website |
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
- Aichi Prefecture
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
- Nihon Fukushi University – Mihama Campus
- Mihama has six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school
Transportation
Railway
Highway
Local attractions
- Minami-Chita Beachland - beach resort
- Nomazaki Lighthouse
- Sugimoto Art Museum
- Tylek & Tylecek Mihama Museum
Noted people from Mihama
- Otokichi – Edo period Japanese castaway
References
External links
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