Ochi, Kōchi

This article is about the Japanese town. For other uses, see ochi (disambiguation).
Ochi
越知町
Town

Ochi town hall

Location of Ochi in Kōchi Prefecture
Ochi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°32′N 133°15′E / 33.533°N 133.250°E / 33.533; 133.250Coordinates: 33°32′N 133°15′E / 33.533°N 133.250°E / 33.533; 133.250
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Kōchi Prefecture
District Takaoka
Area
  Total 111.58 km2 (43.08 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 7,139
  Density 64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.ochi.kochi.jp

Ochi (越知町 Ochi-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,139 and a density of 63.98 persons per km². The total area is 111.58 km².

As of April 1, 2007 the town participates in the JET Programme, having 2 representatives teaching English and participating in international exchange programmes. The town also coordinates a cross cultural exchange programme for the local junior high school and another junior high school located in Korea.

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