Onagawa, Miyagi

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Onagawa, Miyagi

Name

Onagawa, Miyagi

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Onagawa is a coastal town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, known for its deep-water port and commercial fishing industry. The area has been settled since the Jōmon period and was historically controlled by the Date clan. It suffered significant destruction during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Statistics

Area

65.35 km²

Population

5,662

Location