Sōja
For other uses, see Soja (disambiguation).
| Sōja 総社市 | ||
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| City | ||
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Pagoda style Bichu Kokubunji | ||
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 Location of Sōja in Okayama Prefecture | ||
  Sōja Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 34°39′33″N 133°45′58″E / 34.65917°N 133.76611°ECoordinates: 34°39′33″N 133°45′58″E / 34.65917°N 133.76611°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Soichi Kataoka (since October 2007) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 212.00 km2 (81.85 sq mi) | |
| Population (April 30, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 67,357 | |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Maple Leaf | |
| • Flower | Astragalus | |
| • Bird | Crane | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address |
1-1-1 Chuo, Soja-shi, Okayama-ken 719-1192 | |
| Website |
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Sōja (総社市 Sōja-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 67,357, with 24,623 households and a population density of 317.72 persons per km². The total area is 212.00 km².[1]
History
In the 7th century, Ki Castle was built atop the mountain Kijōyama. Long in ruins, excavation and partial reconstruction began in 1999.
The city was founded on March 31, 1954.[1]
On March 22, 2005, the villages of Yamate and Kiyone (both from Tsukubo District) were merged into Sōja.[1]
Geography
Adjacent municipalities
Sōja is surrounded by the following cities and towns, all within Okayama Prefecture.
Rivers
- Takahashi River
- Shinpon River
- Makidani River
Mountains
- Ki castle mountain
- Mount Fuku
- Mount Karube
Sister cities
Sōja has been twinned with Chino, Nagano in Japan since 1984.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Official website(Japanese)
- ↑ Official website, History of Sōja (Japanese)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sōja, Okayama. |
- Sōja City official website (Japanese)
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