Place:Kawatana, Higashisonogi, Nagasaki, Japan

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NameKawatana
TypeTown
Coordinates33.067°N 129.867°E
Located inHigashisonogi, Nagasaki, Japan
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is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2021, the town has an estimated population of 13,221 and a density of 355 persons per km2. The total area is 37.25 km2.

During World War II, manufacturing facilities associated with the Sasebo Naval Arsenal were constructed in Kawatana, leading to a temporary increase in population. The economy of the area is now heavily dependent on agriculture and fishing.

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