Meiwa, Mie
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Meiwa is a town in Mie Prefecture, Japan, situated on the eastern Kii Peninsula. Historically, it was known as the location of Saikū, the residence of an Imperial princess serving at Ise Grand Shrine. The town developed as an agricultural center during the Edo period, supporting pilgrims to the shrine.
Statistics
Area
40.92 km²
Population
23,015