Maesawa, Iwate

Maesawa

Maesawa (前沢町, Maesawa-chō^?) was a town located in Isawa District, Iwate, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 15,215 and a density of 210.33 persons per km². The total area was 72.34 km².

Maesawa is very famous for its beef, which is available only in Japan.

On February 20, 2006 Maesawa was merged with the cities of Esashi and Mizusawa, the town of Isawa, and the village of Koromogawa, all from Isawa District, to form the new city of Ōshū.

As a result of this, Maesawa town no longer exists, however, Maesawa Beef kept its name.

See also

Maesawa Station

External links

• Official website in Japanese

Coordinates: 39°03′N 141°07′E / 39.05°N 141.117°E / 39.05; 141.117

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