Tano, Kōchi

Tano
田野町
Town

Tano town hall

Location of Tano in Kōchi Prefecture
Tano

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°26′N 134°1′E / 33.433°N 134.017°ECoordinates: 33°26′N 134°1′E / 33.433°N 134.017°E
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Kōchi Prefecture
District Aki
Area
 • Total 6.56 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 • Total 3,208
 • Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Tano

Tano (田野町 Tano-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,208 and a density of 489.02 persons per km². The total area is 6.56 km².

It is a well provisioned place, being on the newly built Gomen-Nahari line and boasts a "3-F" convenience store, well-stocked supermarkets, a bank, station and several interesting sights. The local 23-park onsen is famous in the area; it was named after the park in which 23 samurai committed suicide. There is also a stop-over house from feudal times that the lord of Kōchi would use on his regular pilgrimages to the capital. Much of the house is still visible today. There are three schools in the town and two kindergartens as well as a variety of restaurants and local stores

External links

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