Ochi, Kōchi

Ochi
越知町
Town

Ochi town hall

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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 (April 30, 2017)
  Total 5,847
  Density 52/km2 (140/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 April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 5,847[1] and a density of 52 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.

References

  1. "Official website of Ochi Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Ochi Town. Retrieved 3 May 2017.


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