Watari, Miyagi

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Watari, Miyagi

Name

Watari, Miyagi

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Watari is a town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, situated in the Tōhoku region. Historically part of Mutsu Province, its name appears in 718 AD chronicles. The town suffered significant damage from the 2011 tsunami, with substantial loss of life and widespread destruction.

Statistics

Area

73.60 km²

Population

33,459

Location