Nagahama, Ehime
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Nagahama (長浜町 Nagahama-chō?) was a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan. On January 11, 2005 the town merged with the city of Ōzu, Ehime and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,765 and a density of 117.19 persons per km². The total area was 74.79 km².
Located on the coast some of Nagahama's industries are fishing, logging, and a traditional wooden sandal factory. It is also has is well known in its area for having the best fugu (blowfish) sushi.
[edit] External links
- Official website of Ōzu (Japanese)