Ikata [town] - Ikata

Japanese: 伊方[町] - いかた

A town in Nishiuwa District, occupying the entire Sadamisaki Peninsula in western Ehime Prefecture. Known as the birthplace of Ikata Toji, in his heyday, people would travel to Nanyo, Oita, Tosa and other places to earn money. Citrus fruit cultivation and pig farming are thriving, and the town also engages in fishing. In 1977, a nuclear power plant operated by Shikoku Electric Power Company began operation. National Route 197 runs through the town, and there is a shipping route to Oita City. In April 2005, the towns of Seto and Misaki in Nishiuwa District were incorporated. 93.98 ^km2 . Population: 10,882 (2010).

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Japanese:

愛媛県西部，佐田岬半島全域を占める西宇和郡の町。伊方杜氏(とうじ)の出身地として知られ，盛時は南予，大分，土佐などへ出稼(でかせぎ)した。柑橘(かんきつ)類の栽培，養豚が盛ん。漁業も行う。1977年，四国電力の原子力発電所が運転開始。国道197号線が通じ，大分市への航路がある。2005年４月西宇和郡瀬戸町，三崎町を編入。93.98km²。１万882人（2010）。

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