Kibichūō

Kibichūō (吉備中央町, Kibichūō-chō) is a town located in Kaga District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Kibichūō

吉備中央町
Town
Kibichūō town office
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Chapter
Location of Kibichūō in Okayama Prefecture
Kibichūō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°52′N 133°42′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'yō
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture
DistrictKaga
Area
  Total268.73 km2 (103.76 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
  Total11,989
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.kibichuo.lg.jp

As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 11,989 and a density of 45 persons per km².[1] The total area is 268.73 km².

Kibichūō was founded on October 1, 2004 by the merger of the town of Kamogawa, from Mitsu District, and the town of Kayō, from Jōbō District.

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities

Transportation

There are no railway stations within Kibichūō.

Highways

References

  1. "Official website of Kibichūō city" (in Japanese). Japan: Kibichūō City. Retrieved 15 April 2017.


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