Nishiwaga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nishiwaga is a town in Iwate Prefecture, nestled within the river valley of the Waga River and surrounded by the Ōu Mountains. The area is well-known for its heavy winter snowfall and the presence of the Yuda Dam. It was formed in 2005 through the merger of Yuda Town and Sawauchi Village.
Statistics
Area
590.74 km²
Population
5,468