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Minowa is a town located in Kamiina District in south-central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan., the town had an estimated population of 25,493 and a population density of 297 persons per km². Its total area was 85.91sqkm.GeographyMinowa is located in the Ina Valley of south-central Nagano Prefecture, bordered by the Kiso Mountains to the north. The Tenryū River flows through the town. Minowa Dam is located in the town.Surrounding municipalitiesNagano Prefecture Ina Suwa Minamiminowa TatsunoHistoryThe area of present-day Minowa was part of ancient Shinano Province. The modern village of Nakaminowa, Minowa and Higashiminowa were established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the municipalities system, Nakaminowa was elevated to town status on November 3, 1948. Nakaminowa, Minowa and Higashiminowa merged to form the town of Minowa on January 1, 1955.EducationMinowa has five public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government, and one high school operated the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education.