Watari, Miyagi
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| Watari 亘理町 |
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| Coordinates: 38°02′06″N 140°51′04″E / 38.035°N 140.85111°ECoordinates: 38°02′06″N 140°51′04″E / 38.035°N 140.85111°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Miyagi |
| District | Watari |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.21 km2 (28.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 35,132 |
| • Density | 479.9/km2 (1,242.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Watari |
Watari (亘理町 Watari-chō) is a town located in Watari District, Miyagi, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,132 and a population density of 479.88 persons per km². The total area is 73.21 km².
Watari was severely damaged by a tsunami caused by an earthquake on 11 March 2011.[1] Hundreds of people were stranded in a school but were airlifted from the roof by Japanese military helicopters.[2]
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[edit] Transportation
[edit] Train stations
- Jōban Line: Hamayoshida - Watari - Ōkuma
[edit] Major roads
- East Sendai Expressway: Watari interchange
- Route 6
[edit] References
- ^ Grossman, Cathy Lynn (15 March 2011). "Japanese look to ancient traditions for strength". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2011-03-15-japanspirit15_ST_N.htm. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Zeitvogel, Karin (19). "Japan quake: live report". AFP/Google. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hG4qKd8FQ9TlBHiv7EMnzmSvD03g?docId=CNG.bcf12d0b0f0ad360af62caaa465d97f3.3b1. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
[edit] External links
Media related to Watari, Miyagi at Wikimedia Commons
- Watari official website (Japanese)
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