Ochi, Kōchi

Ochi, Kōchi
Ochi
越知町
—  Town  —
Location of Ochi in Kōchi
Ochi is located in Japan
Ochi
 
Coordinates: 33°32′N 133°15′E / 33.533°N 133.25°E / 33.533; 133.25Coordinates: 33°32′N 133°15′E / 33.533°N 133.25°E / 33.533; 133.25
Country Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Kōchi
District Takaoka
Area
 - Total 111.58 km2 (43.1 sq mi)
Population (2003)
 - Total 7,139
 - Density 64/km2 (165.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Ochi

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