Shintomi, Miyazaki

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Shintomi (新富町, Shintomi-chō^?) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km². There is a possibility that the population is going to rise.

Contents 1 Cities nearby 2 History 3 Schools 4 Economy 5 External links

[edit] Cities nearby

• Miyazaki, Miyazaki
• Saito, Miyazaki
• Koyu District, Miyazaki
• Takanabe, Miyazaki

[edit] History

Sintomi was formed by the merger of 2 villages, Tonda and Nyuta. In Shintomi, all of the windows in the schools are double-paned to block noise from a nearby military base.

[edit] Schools

In Shintomi there are 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools.

[edit] Economy

Capsicum, tomato, cymbidium, and cucumber are cultivated in areas of Shintomi that are good for agriculture. In the mountain areas, chickens, eggs and meat are made.

[edit] External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Military base located in Shintomi

Coordinates: 32°4′31″N, 131°28′20″E