Satoshō, Okayama
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| Satoshō 里庄町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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  Satoshō | ||
| Coordinates: 34°31′N 133°33′E / 34.517°N 133.550°ECoordinates: 34°31′N 133°33′E / 34.517°N 133.550°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region |
Chūgoku San'yō | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
| District | Asakuchi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 10,908 | |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Satoshō | |
Satoshō (里庄町 Satoshō-chō) is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,908 and a density of 891.91 persons per km². The total area is 12.23 km².
As of 2005, it declined to amalgamate with the neighboring towns of Kamogata and Yorishima to form the city of Asakuchi, preferring to go it alone.
Industries include food processing factories (Amano Foods), electronics (Sharp), medicines (Fusso) etc.
External links
Media related to Satoshō, Okayama at Wikimedia Commons
- Satoshō official website (Japanese)
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