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Ōmachi, Saga

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Country
  
Japan

Area
  
11.46 km²

Local time
  
Monday 1:34 AM

Region
  
Kyushu

Prefecture
  
Saga Prefecture

Population
  
7,542 (1 Feb 2009)

District
  
Kishima District, Saga

Flower
  
Pansy

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Time zone
  
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

City hall address
  
5017 Ōmachi, Ōmachi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken 849-2101

Website
  
www.town.omachi.saga.jp

Weather
  
5°C, Wind S at 6 km/h, 90% Humidity

Ōmachi (大町町, Ōmachi-chō) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

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Map of Omachi, 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

  • Saga Prefecture
  • Taku
  • Takeo
  • Shiroishi
  • Kōhoku

    • 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

    • Air

  • The nearest airport is Saga Airport

    • Rail

  • JR Kyushu
  • Sasebo Line
  • Ōmachi Station

    • Road

  • Expressways: None
  • National Highways: Route 34
  • Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36

    • Sister cities

  • Allendale, New Jersey

    • References

    Ōmachi, Saga Wikipedia
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