Watarai district

Located in the eastern Kii Peninsula, Watarai district encompasses 652 square kilometers of diverse terrain including mountains, forests, and coastal areas.

The district emerged from the traditional Ise Province territories and received formal establishment in 1879, later organizing into four towns and 31 villages.

Within the district boundaries stand several Shinto sanctuaries, including sections of ancient pilgrimage routes connecting to the grand Ise Shrine complex.

The district maintains a network of local roads connecting its four main towns: Minamiise, Taiki, Tamaki, and Watarai, with a combined population of 47,309 residents.

The district's agricultural lands produce mandarin oranges while its coastal areas support fishing communities, creating a mixed economy of land and sea resources.

Location: Mie Prefecture

Inception: February 5, 1879

GPS coordinates: 34.34890,136.49400

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:25