Shintomi, Miyazaki
Shintomi (新富町, Shintomi-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Shintomi 新富町 | |
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Town | |
Shintomi Town Office | |
Flag Chapter | |
Location of Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
Shintomi Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 32°4′31″N 131°28′20″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture |
District | Koyu |
Area | |
• Total | 61.53 km2 (23.76 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2019) | |
• Total | 16,663 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
Website | www |
As of October 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 16,663[1] and the density of 271 persons per km². The total area is 61.53 km².
History
Shintomi was formed by the merger of 2 villages, Tonda and Nyūta. In Shintomi, all of the windows in the schools are double-paned to block noise from a nearby military base.
Schools
There are 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools in Shintomi.
Economy
Bell peppers, tomatoes, cymbidium, and cucumbers are cultivated in agricultural areas of Shintomi. In the mountain areas, chickens and other livestock are raised.
Transportation
Railway
- JR Kyushu - Nippō Main Line
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References
- "Official website of Shintomi Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Shintomi Town. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
External links
Media related to Shintomi, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons - Shintomi official website (in Japanese)
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