Ōmachi, Saga
| Ōmachi 大町町 | |||
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| Town | |||
 View of Omachi and Rokkaku river | |||
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 Location of Ōmachi in Saga Prefecture | |||
  Ōmachi Location in Japan | |||
| 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 | Kyushu | ||
| Prefecture | Saga Prefecture | ||
| District | Kishima | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Hiroshisei Takemura | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.46 km2 (4.42 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |||
| • Total | 6,680 | ||
| • Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | ||
| Symbols | |||
| • Tree | Sweet Osmanthus | ||
| • Flower | Pansy | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) | ||
| City hall address |
5017 Ōmachi, Ōmachi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken 849-2101 | ||
| Website |
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Ōmachi (大町町 Ōmachi-chō) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
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
Road
- Expressways: None
- National Highways: Route 34
- Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36
Sister cities
External links
- Ōmachi official website (in Japanese)
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