Mito (御津町) was a town located in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. On January 15, 2008, Mito, along with the town of Otowa (also from Hoi District), was merged into the expanded city of Toyokawa. As of 2007 (the last data available prior to the merger), the town had an estimated population of 13,536 and a population density of 722.69 persons per km2. The total area was 18.73 km2.

History

The area around Mito has been settled since prehistoric times, and archaeologists have found numerous remains from the Jōmon, Yayoi and Kofun periods.

Region

Education

Primary schools

Junior High school

High school

Social education

Ceremony Hall

Library

Transportation

Railway

Road

Bus

Local attractions

Noted persons from Mito