Ochi, Kōchi

Ochi
越知町
Town
Ochi town hall

Flag
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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)
Symbols
 • Flower Cosmos
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
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.

The town has participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme since the early 1990s, when Assistant Language Teachers based in the Takaoka District education office would occasionally visit its junior high school to assist in teaching English. Since April 1, 2007 the town has had 2 representatives of the JET Programme that are actually based there, 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.

Transportation

Highway

References

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


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