- Ōmachi, Saga
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Ōmachi
大町町— Town — Location of Ōmachi in Saga Coordinates: 33°13′N 130°7′E / 33.217°N 130.117°ECoordinates: 33°13′N 130°7′E / 33.217°N 130.117°E Country Japan Region Kyūshū Prefecture Saga District Kishima District Government – Mayor Hiroshisei Takemura Area – Total 11.46 km2 (4.4 sq mi) Population (February 1, 2009) – Total 7,542 – Density 658.1/km2 (1,704.5/sq mi) Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City symbols - Tree Sweet Osmanthus - Flower Pansy Phone number 0952-82-3111 Address 5017 Ōmachi, Ōmachi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken
849-2101Website Town of Ōmachi Ōmachi (大町町 Ōmachi-chō ) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
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Geography
- Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.
- Rivers: Rokkaku River
- Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds.
Adjoining Cities and Municipalities
History
- April 1, 1889 - The village of Fukumo merges with the village of Ōmachi.
- January 1, 1936 - The village of Ōmachi gains town status.
Economy
- Agricultural Products: Rice, barley, cucumbers, strawberries, and chickens.
- There was a coal mine which operated until 1960.
Education
- Saga Prefectural Business High School
- Ōmachi Junior High School
- Ōmachi Elementary School
Transportation
Air
- The nearest airport is Saga Airport
Rail
- JR Kyushu
Road
- Expressways: None
- National Highways: Route 34
- Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36
Sister cities
External links
Media related to Ōmachi, Saga at Wikimedia Commons
- Ōmachi official website (Japanese)
Saga Prefecture
Cities Districts
and TownsFujitsu Higashimatsuura Kanzaki Kishima Miyaki Nishimatsuura Categories:- Towns in Saga Prefecture
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