Shimanto 四万十町 |
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Shimanto town hall
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Location of Shimanto in Kōchi Prefecture |
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Location in Japan | |
Coordinates: 33°13′N 133°8′E / 33.217°N 133.133°ECoordinates: 33°13′N 133°8′E / 33.217°N 133.133°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Shikoku |
Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture |
District | Takaoka |
Area | |
• Total | 642.06 km2 (247.90 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 18,269 |
• Density | 28/km2 (74/sq mi) |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
Website | www |
Shimanto (四万十町 Shimanto-chō?) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
It was formed on March 20, 2006 from the merger of the town of Kubokawa, from Takaoka District, and the towns of Taishō and Towa, both from Hata District.
As of July 27, 2015, the village has an estimated population of 18,269 and a density of 28.5 persons per km². The total area is 642.06 km².