Sayō, Hyōgo

Sayō (佐用町, Sayō-chō) is a town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Sayō

佐用町
Town
Sayo Town Hall
Flag
Chapter
Location of Sayō in Hyōgo Prefecture
Sayō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°0′N 134°21′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo Prefecture
DistrictSayō
Government
  MayorNoriaki Anzako
Area
  Total307.51 km2 (118.73 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
  Total17,505
  Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeGingko biloba
  FlowerSunflower
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.sayo.lg.jp

As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 17,505.[1] The total area is 307.51 km².

On October 1, 2005 the towns of Kōzuki, Mikazuki and Nankō, all from Sayō District were merged into Sayō.

History

Debris in Sayo after Tropical Storm Etau

In August 2009, around a dozen people in Sayo are dead or missing as a result of flash floods due to Tropical Storm Etau, according to NHK. According to the Japan Times, 390 homes were flooded.

Hirafuku, scenery of the ridge of Sayō River
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References

  1. "Official website of Sayō Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Sayō Town. Retrieved 13 May 2017.


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