Mikawa Bay

Mikawa Bay (Landsat photo)

Mikawa Bay (三河湾 Mikawa-wan) is a bay to the south of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by Chita Peninsula to the west and Atsumi Peninsula to the east and south. Its area is approximately 604 km². Pollution of the shallow, enclosed waters of the bay has become a concern in recent years.

Islands

Shino
Himaka
Saku
Take
Kaji
Butsu
Great Mikawa Island
Small Mikawa Island

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Coordinates: 34°46′N 137°05′E / 34.767°N 137.083°E / 34.767; 137.083

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 257871818 NDL: 00635215

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