Minamisanriku
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Minamisanriku (南三陸町, Minamisanriku-chō) is a town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2020[update], it had an estimated population of 12,516, and a population density of 77 persons per km2 in 4504 households.[1] The total area of the town is 163.40 square kilometres (63.09 sq mi). It is a resort town on a coastline of wooded islands and mountainous inlets, large sections of which suffered from damage due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[2]
Quick Facts 南三陸町, Country ...
Minamisanriku
南三陸町 | |
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Coordinates: 38°40′45.6″N 141°27′38.8″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Tōhoku |
Prefecture | Miyagi |
District | Motoyoshi |
Area | |
• Total | 163.40 km2 (63.09 sq mi) |
Population (October 10, 2020) | |
• Total | 12,225 |
• Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (Japan Standard Time) |
- Tree | Persera thunbergii |
- Flower | Azalea |
- Bird | Golden eagle |
- Fish | Common octopus |
- Color | sky blue |
Address | 77 Shioiri, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku-cho, Motoyoshi-gun Miyagi-ken 986-0792 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
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