Misato, Shimane
Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]
Misato
美郷町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Misato town hall | |
 Flag  Emblem | |
 Location of Misato in Shimane Prefecture | |
  Misato Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°4′N 132°35′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku San'in |
| Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture |
| District | Ōchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 282.92 km2 (109.24 sq mi) |
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |
| • Total | 4,712 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the village of Daiwa and the town of Ōchi.
As of March 1, 2017 the town has a population of 4,712 and a density of 17 persons per km². The area is 282.92 km².
Local sports facilities include Golden Utopia gym and Ochi Canoe Village.
There are two junior high schools and two elementary schools in Misato.
References
- "島根県美郷町の町長選挙 現職の嘉戸隆さんが無投票で再選 ｜FNNプライムオンライン". FNNプライムオンライン. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- "「都神楽団」島根・美郷町で長い年月かけ発展させた舞…石見神楽を上演 島根県出雲市（BSS山陰放送）". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-22.
External links
Media related to Misato, Shimane at Wikimedia Commons- Misato official website (in Japanese)
- Golden Utopia official website (in Japanese)
- Ochi Canoe Village official website (in Japanese)
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