Sōja
Sōja (総社市, Sōja-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Sōja 総社市 | |
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 Sōja City Hall | |
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  Sōja Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°39′33″N 133°45′58″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Soichi Kataoka (since October 2007) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 212.00 km2 (81.85 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 67,059 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Maple Leaf |
| • Flower | Astragalus |
| • Bird | Crane |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1-1-1 Chuo, Soja-shi, Okayama-ken 719-1192 |
| Website | Official website |
As of June 31, 2020, the city has an estimated population of 69,343 and a population density of 322 persons per km². The total area is 211.90 km².[1]
History
In the 7th century, Ki Castle was built atop the mountain Kijōyama. Long in ruins, excavation and partial reconstruction began in 1999.
The city was founded on March 31, 1954.[1]
On March 22, 2005, the villages of Yamate and Kiyone (both from Tsukubo District) were merged into Sōja.[1]
Geography
Adjacent municipalities
Sōja is surrounded by the following cities and towns, all within Okayama Prefecture.
Rivers
- Takahashi River
- Shinpon River
- Makidani River
Mountains
- Ki castle mountain
- Mount Fuku
- Mount Karube
Sister cities
Sōja has been twinned with Chino, Nagano in Japan since 1984.[2]
References
- 総社市ホームページ [Sōja City Homepage] (in Japanese). 総社市. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- 総社市について [Regarding the City of Sōja] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 August 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
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