Mikawa Bay
Bay to the south of Aichi Prefecture, Japan
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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.[1][2]
| Mikawa Bay | |
|---|---|
 Mikawa Bay (Landsat photo) | |
  Mikawa Bay Location within Aichi Prefecture | |
| Location | Aichi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34°46′N 137°05′E |
Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Basin countries | Japan |
Islands
- Shinojima ja:篠島
- Himakajima ja:日間賀島
- Sakushima ja:佐久島
- Tsukumijima
- Nezujima
- Takeshima ja:竹島 (愛知県)
- Kajishima ja:梶島
- Butsu
- Mikawa Oshima ja:三河大島
- Mikawa Kojima
- Maeshima ja:前島 (愛知県)
- Okishima ja:沖島 (愛知県)
- Himeshima ja:姫島 (愛知県田原市)
- Nojima
