thumb|Map of Makabe, Ibaraki

was a town located in Taga District, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,373 and a density of 185.43 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 72.12&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

On November 1, 2004, Jūō was merged into the expanded city of Hitachi and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

References

  • Official website of Hitachi (some English content)