Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]
Misato
美郷町 | |
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Town | |
Misato town hall | |
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![]() 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.
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