Shimanto, Kōchi (town)
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This article is about the town in Takaoka District in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. There is a city in the same prefecture with the same name, see Shimanto, Kochi.
| Shimanto 四万十町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Shimanto | |
| Coordinates: 33°13′N 133°8′E / 33.217°N 133.133°ECoordinates: 33°13′N 133°8′E / 33.217°N 133.133°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture |
| District | Takaoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 642.06 km2 (247.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 21,024 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (85/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Shimanto |
Shimanto (四万十町 Shimanto-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
It was formed on March 20, 2006 from the merger of the town of Kubokawa, from Takaoka District, and the towns of Taishō and Towa, both from Hata District.
As of its founding but with 2003 population statistics, the village has an estimated population of 21,024 and a density of 32.7 persons per km². The total area is 642.06 km².
See also
External links
Media related to Shimanto, Kōchi at Wikimedia Commons
- Shimanto official website (Japanese)
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