| Ōe 大江町 |
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| Location of Ōe in Yamagata Prefecture | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Yamagata Prefecture |
| District | Nishimurayama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 153.92 km2 (59.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 10,160 |
| • Density | 66/km2 (171/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Ōe |
Ōe (大江町 Ōe-machi) is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,160 and a density of 66.01 persons per km². The total area is 153.92 km².
The name Ōe means "Big River", and is a reference to the Mogami River that forms its eastern border.
Like many small towns in Japan, Ōe is a collection of smaller hamlets. Elevation rises and populations decrease as one moves westward. The easternmost village is called Aterazawa, and contains about 4/5 of the town's population.
By train, Aterazawa Station in Ōe is the last stop on the Aterazawa Line, which connects it to the capital city, Yamagata.
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