Meiwa, Gunma

Meiwa, Gunma
Meiwa
明和町
—  Town  —

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Location of Meiwa in Gunma Prefecture
Meiwa is located in Japan
Meiwa
 
Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°32′E / 36.217°N 139.533°E / 36.217; 139.533Coordinates: 36°13′N 139°32′E / 36.217°N 139.533°E / 36.217; 139.533
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Gunma Prefecture
District Ōra District
Area
 - Total 19.67 km2 (7.6 sq mi)
Population (September 1, 2007)
 - Total 11,291
 - Density 574.02/km2 (1,486.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Buxus
- Flower Chrysanthemum
Phone number 0276-84-3117
Address 250-1 Niisato, Meiwa-machi, Gunma-ken
370-0795
Website Town of Meiwa


Meiwa (明和町 Meiwa-machi?) is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan.

As of September 1, 2007. the town has an estimated population of 11,291 and a density of 574.02 persons per km². The total area is 19.67 km².

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Surrounding municipalities

History

  • 1889 - Sanuki village, Umeshima village, and Chieda village are created in Ōra District
  • 1955 - Sanuki village, Umeshima village, and Chieda village are united, creating Meiwa village
  • 1998 - Meiwa village is renamed Meiwa town

Education

  • Primary Schools
    • Meiwahigashi Elementary School
    • Meiwanishi Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools
    • Meiwa Junior High School
  • High Schools
    • Tatebayashi Syōkō High School

External links

Media related to Meiwa, Gunma at Wikimedia Commons