Nansei, Mie

Nansei, Mie

Nansei (南勢町 Nansei-chō?) was a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.

On October 1, 2005 Nansei was merged with the town of Nantō, also from Watarai District, to form the new town of Minamiise and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,907 and a density of 90.15 persons per km². The total area was 109.89 km².

Is known medically for having a high incidence of Motor Neuron Disease amongst its population, one of 3 global "hot spots". Reasons for this are yet unknown.

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