Ōmachi, Saga
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 Ōmachi's location in Saga, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Saga |
| District | Kishima District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 11.46 km² (4.42 sq mi) |
| Population (as of September 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 7,668 |
| Density | 669.11 /km² (1,733 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Sweet Osmanthus |
| Ōmachi Government Office | |
| Mayor | Hiroshisei Takemura |
| Address | 〒849-2101 5017 Ōmachi, Ōmachi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken |
| Phone number | 0952-82-3111 |
| Official website: Town of Ōmachi | |
Ōmachi (大町町 Ōmachi-chō?) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
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[edit] Geography
- Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.
- Rivers: Rokkaku River
- Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds.
[edit] Adjoining Cities and Municipalities
Taku, Takeo, Shiroishi, Kōhoku
[edit] History
- April 1, 1889 - The village of Fukumo merges with the village of Ōmachi.
- January 1, 1936 - The village of Ōmachi gains town status.
[edit] Economy
- Agricultural Products: Rice, barley, cucumbers, strawberries, and chickens.
- There was a coal mine which operated until 1960.
[edit] Education
- Saga Prefectural Business High School
- Ōmachi Junior High School
- Ōmachi Elementary School
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Air
- The nearest airport is Saga Airport
[edit] Rail
[edit] Road
- Expressways: None
- National Highways: Route 34
- Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36
[edit] Sister Cities
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