Country Japan - Tree Pinus thunbergii Area 46.2 km² Prefecture Aichi Prefecture University Nihon Fukushi University | District Chita - Flower Azalea Population 24,309 (May 2015) Local time Wednesday 11:13 AM | |
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Region Chūbu region
Tōkai region Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 12°C, Wind NW at 26 km/h, 58% Humidity Points of interest Chita Peninsula, Minami‑Chita Beach Land, Kaien Hot Spring, Sugimoto Art Museum, Mihamacho Park | ||
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).
Contents
- Map of Mihama Chita District Aichi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted people from Mihama
- References
Map of Mihama, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
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
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.
Economy
Primary industry dominates the economy of Mihama, notably commercial fishing and agriculture.