Uguisuzawa, Miyagi


Uguisuzawa was a town located in Kurihara District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
On April 1, 2005, Uguisuzawa, along with the towns of Ichihasama, Kannari, Kurikoma, Semine, Shiwahime, Takashimizu, Tsukidate and Wakayanagi, and the village of Hanayama, were merged to create the city of Kurihara.

Geography

Uguisuzawa was located on the border between the Ōu Mountains and the Sendai plain. The Nihasama River starts here and runs through the town. The Namari River, a branch of the Nihasama also runs through Uguisuzawa.

Demographics

In October 1999, the town had an estimated population of 3,246.
The population as calculated in previous National Censuses was as follows.
YearPopulation
19854,294
19903,625
19953,445

History

The village of Uguisuzawa dated back to the Edo period. It gained town status on April 1, 1951, by merging with nearby Fukuro Village. On April 1, 2005, Uguisuzawa was dissolved as a municipality, becoming part of the city of Kurihara.

Transport

Rail

Uguisuzawa was served by the Kurihara Den'en Railway Line, which closed in March of 2007 due to low ridership. Three stations on the line were located within Uguisuzawa: