Satoshō, Okayama

Satoshō
里庄町
Town

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Location of Satoshō in Okayama Prefecture
Satoshō

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°31′N 133°33′E / 34.517°N 133.550°E / 34.517; 133.550Coordinates: 34°31′N 133°33′E / 34.517°N 133.550°E / 34.517; 133.550
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'yō
Prefecture Okayama Prefecture
District Asakuchi
Area
  Total 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 10,908
  Density 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.satosho.okayama.jp

Satoshō (里庄町 Satoshō-chō) is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,908 and a density of 891.91 persons per km². The total area is 12.23 km².

As of 2005, it declined to amalgamate with the neighboring towns of Kamogata and Yorishima to form the city of Asakuchi, preferring to go it alone.

Industries include food processing factories (Amano Foods), electronics (Sharp), medicines (Fusso) etc.


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