Misato, Shimane
Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Misato
美郷町 | |
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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
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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