Ōmachi (大町町, Ōmachi-chō) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,680.
Ōmachi
大町町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 View of Omachi and Rokkaku river | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Ōmachi in Saga Prefecture | |
  Ōmachi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 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) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 5017 Ōmachi, Ōmachi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken 849-2101 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Pansy |
| Tree | Sweet Osmanthus |
Geography edit
- 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 edit
History edit
- April 1, 1889 - The village of Fukumo merges with the village of Ōmachi.
- January 1, 1936 - The village of Ōmachi gains town status.
Economy edit
- Agricultural Products: Rice, barley, cucumbers, strawberries, and chickens.
- There was a coal mine which operated until 1960.
Education edit
- Saga Prefectural Business High School
- Ōmachi Junior High School
- Ōmachi Elementary School
Transportation edit
Air edit
- The nearest airport is Saga Airport
Rail edit
Road edit
- Expressways: None
- National Highways: Route 34
- Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36
Sister cities edit
References edit
- ^ 官報 (in Japanese). 太政官文書局. 1883. p. 49.
- ^ "＜さが食べある記＞お菓子の古場の「野菜ケーキと巻ようかん」 保育園のおやつにも | 暮らし・文化 | さが食べある記". さがから by佐賀新聞 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-21.
External links edit
Media related to Ōmachi, Saga at Wikimedia Commons- Ōmachi official website (in Japanese)
