Suō-Ōshima, Yamaguchi
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| Suō-Ōshima 周防大島町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Suō-Ōshima | |
| Coordinates: 33°55′N 132°14′E / 33.917°N 132.233°ECoordinates: 33°55′N 132°14′E / 33.917°N 132.233°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region |
Chūgoku San'yō |
| Prefecture | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| District | Ōshima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tomio Nakamoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.17 km2 (53.35 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2008) | |
| • Total | 20,163 |
| • Density | 146/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Mikan |
| - Flower | Mikan |
| Address |
126-2, Ōaza Komatsu, Suō-Ōshima-chō, Ōshima-gun, Yamaguchi-ken 742-2192 |
| Phone number | 0820-74-1000 |
| Website | Suō-Ōshima Town |
Suō-Ōshima (周防大島町 Suō-Ōshima-chō) is a town located in Ōshima District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Suō-Ōshima was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the former towns of Ōshima, Kuka, Tachibana and Tōwa, all from towns of Ōshima District.
As of May 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 20,163 and a density of 146 persons per km². The total area is 138.17 km².
External links
- Suō-Ōshima official website (Japanese)
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