Shintomi, Miyazaki

Shintomi
新富町
Town
Shintomi Town Office

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Location of Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture
Shintomi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°4′31″N 131°28′20″E / 32.07528°N 131.47222°E / 32.07528; 131.47222Coordinates: 32°4′31″N 131°28′20″E / 32.07528°N 131.47222°E / 32.07528; 131.47222
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture
District Koyu
Area
  Total 61.70 km2 (23.82 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2017)
  Total 16,884
  Density 270/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.shintomi.lg.jp

Shintomi (新富町, Shintomi-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2017, the town has an estimated population of 16,884[1] and the density of 270 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km².

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities

History

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

Schools

There are 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools in Shintomi.

Economy

Bell peppers, tomatoes, cymbidium, and cucumbers are cultivated in agricultural areas of Shintomi. In the mountain areas, chickens and other livestock are raised.

Transportation

Railway

Highways

References

  1. "Official website of Shintomi Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Shintomi Town. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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