Rifu, Miyagi
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| Rifu 利府町 |
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| Coordinates: 38°19′N 140°58′E / 38.317°N 140.967°ECoordinates: 38°19′N 140°58′E / 38.317°N 140.967°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Miyagi |
| District | Miyagi |
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| • Total | 44.75 km2 (17.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 31,832 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Rifu |
Rifu (利府町 Rifu-chō) is a town located in Miyagi District, Miyagi, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 31,832 and a population density of 711.33 persons per km². The total area is 44.75 km².
Rifu is known for the Nashi Pears it produces, including some tourist orchards where fruit can be picked from the trees. Recently, wine and candy made from Nashi Pears have been developed in the town.
Rifu is also the location of Miyagi Stadium, which was used in the 2002 World Cup.
East Japan Railway Company's Sendai Shinkansen maintenance depot is located in Rifu.
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[edit] Transportation
[edit] Train stations
[edit] Major roads
- Sanriku Expressway: Rifu-Shiogama, Rifu-Naka, Matsushima-Kaigan interchanges; Rifu junction
- North Sendai Expressway: Rifu junction, Rifu-Shirakashidai interchange
- Route 45
[edit] References
- [1] (Japanese)
[edit] External links
Media related to Rifu, Miyagi at Wikimedia Commons
- Rifu official website (Japanese)
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