Suō-Ōshima, Yamaguchi

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Suō-Ōshima
周防大島町
Location of Suō-Ōshima
Suō-Ōshima's location in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Yamaguchi
District Ōshima
Physical characteristics
Area 138.17 km² (53.35 sq mi)
Population (as of May 2008)
     Total 20,163
     Density 146 /km² (378 /sq mi)
Location 33°55′N, 132°14′E
Symbols
Tree Mikan
Flower Mikan
Symbol of Suō-Ōshima
Flag
Suō-Ōshima Government Office
Mayor Tomio Nakamoto
Address 742-2192
126-2, Ōaza Komatsu, Suō-Ōshima-chō, Ōshima-gun, Yamaguchi-ken
Phone number 0820-74-1000
Official website: Suō-Ōshima Town

Suō-Ōshima (周防大島町 Suō-Ōshima-chō?) is a town located in Ōshima District, Yamaguchi, Japan. It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the former towns of Ōshima, Kuka, Tachibana, and Tōwa.

As of May 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 20,163 and a density of 146 persons per km². The total area is 138.17 km².

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Coordinates: 33°55′N, 132°14′E