Shintomi, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km². There is a possibility that the population is going to rise.

Cities nearby

*Miyazaki, Miyazaki
*Saito, Miyazaki
*Koyu District, Miyazaki
*Takanabe, Miyazaki

History

Sintomi was formed by the merger of 2 villages, Tonda and Nyuta. In Shintomi, all of the windows in the schools are double-paned to block noise from a nearby military base.

chools

In Shintomi there are 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools.

Economy

Capsicum, tomato, cymbidium, and cucumber are cultivated in areas of Shintomi that are good for agriculture. In the mountain areas, chickens, eggs and meat are made.

External links

* [http://www.town.shintomi.miyazaki.jp/ Official website] ja icon
* [http://www.dii.jda.go.jp/asdf/nyutabaru/index.html Military base] located in Shintomi