Misato, Wakayama

Dissolved municipality in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Misato (美里町, Misato-chō) was a town located in Kaisō District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,852 and a density of 43.06 inhabitants per square kilometre (111.5/sq mi). The total area is 89.45 square kilometres (34.54 sq mi).

On January 1, 2006, Misato, along with the town of Nokami (also from Kaisō District), was merged to create the town of Kimino.[1]

Misato is home to Misato Astronomical observatory. It also produces a heavy crop of fruit in the form of both Mikans and Persimmons.

## References

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1. ^ "総務省｜令和2年版 地方財政白書｜資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績" [Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60]. 総務省 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-28.

## External links

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* Official town website

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