Misato, Shimane

Misato (美郷町, Misato-chō) is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Misato

美郷町
Town
Misato town hall
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Location of Misato in Shimane Prefecture
Misato
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°4′N 132°35′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'in
PrefectureShimane Prefecture
DistrictŌchi
Area
  Total282.92 km2 (109.24 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
  Total4,712
  Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.shimane-misato.lg.jp

It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the village of Daiwa and the town of Ōchi.

As of March 1, 2017 the town has a population of 4,712 and a density of 17 persons per km². The area is 282.92 km².

Local sports facilities include Golden Utopia gym and Ochi Canoe Village.

There are two junior high schools and two elementary schools in Misato.

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