Sekigahara (関ヶ原町; -chou) is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,802 and a density of 178.58 persons per km². The total area is 49.29 km². In 1600, the Battle of Sekigahara took place here. Source: [wikipedia: sekigahara, gifu]