Shintomi, Miyazaki
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| Shintomi 新富町 |
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| Coordinates: 32°4′31″N 131°28′20″E / 32.07528°N 131.47222°ECoordinates: 32°4′31″N 131°28′20″E / 32.07528°N 131.47222°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Miyazaki |
| District | Koyu |
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| • Total | 61.70 km2 (23.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 19,128 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Shintomi |
Shintomi (新富町 Shintomi-chō) is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km².
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Cities nearby[edit]
History[edit]
Shintomi was formed by the merger of 2 villages, Tonda and Nyūta. In Shintomi, all of the windows in the schools are double-paned to block noise from a nearby military base.
Schools[edit]
There are 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools in Shintomi.
Economy[edit]
Bell peppers, tomatoes, cymbidium, and cucumbers are cultivated in agricultural areas of Shintomi. In the mountain areas, chickens and other livestock are raised.
External links[edit]
Media related to Shintomi, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons
- Shintomi official website (Japanese)
- Military base located in Shintomi
