Uwajima, Ehime 宇和岛市
(重定向自Uwajima)
Uwajima(宇和島市,Uwajima-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 86,631 and a population density of 184.53 persons per km². The total area is 469.48 km².
In 1595, what is now Uwajima was known as Itajima Village. Takatora Tohdo became lord of the Uwa region, and ordered the restoration of Marugushi Castle. The city was founded by the mergers of the city of Uwajima and parts of former Kitauwa District.