Marugame, Kagawa

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Marugame, Kagawa

Name

Marugame, Kagawa

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Marugame is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, facing the Seto Inland Sea. It developed as a castle town for the Marugame Domain, ruled by the Kyōgoku clan for 210 years during the Edo period. The city was elevated to city status in 1890 and has since expanded through mergers with neighboring towns.

Statistics

Area

111.79 km²

Population

108,541

Location