| Former municipality | |
| Since | January 1, 2006 |
| Currently part of | Ureshino |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Saga |
| District | Fujitsu |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 46.05 km² |
| Population (as of November 30, 2004) | |
| Total | 11,987 |
| Density | 260.30/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Official website: Ureshino City | |
Shiota (塩田町 Shiota-chō) is a former town located in Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
On January 1, 2006 Shiota was merged with the old town of Ureshino, also from Fujitsu District, to form the new city of Ureshino.
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Shiota is located in the southwestern part of Saga, inland of the Ariake Sea. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains.
23.6% of the population of Shiota are 65 or older.
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