Shintomi, Miyazaki

Shintomi
新富町
—  Town  —
Location of Shintomi in Miyazaki
Shintomi
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Miyazaki
District Koyu
Area
 • Total 61.70 km2 (23.8 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 19,128
 • Density 310/km2 (802.9/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Shintomi

Shintomi (新富町 Shintomi-chō?) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km².

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Cities nearby

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.

External links

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