Shōō, Okayama

Shōō
勝央町
Town

Location of Shōō in Okayama Prefecture
Shōō

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°3′N 134°7′E / 35.050°N 134.117°ECoordinates: 35°3′N 134°7′E / 35.050°N 134.117°E
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'yō
Prefecture Okayama Prefecture
District Katsuta
Area
 • Total 54.09 km2 (20.88 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 11,342
 • Density 210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Shōō

Shōō (勝央町 Shōō-chō) is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,342 and a density of 209.61 persons per km². The total area is 54.09 km².

This town is said to be the place Kintarō died.

External links

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