Shōnai, Yamagata

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Shōnai (庄内町; -machi) is a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata, Japan. It was created by the merger of the towns of Amarume and Tachikawa in 2005.

As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 24,921 and the density of 249.26 persons per km². The total area is 99.98 km².

Shonai Airport is located in the nearby town of Sakata.

Contents 1 Transportation 1.1 Train stations 1.2 Major roads 2 External links

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Train stations

• JR East
  • Uetsu Main Line: Nishibukuro - Amarume - Kita-Amarume
  • West Riku'u Line: Kiyokawa - Karikawa - Minamino - Amarume

[edit] Major roads

• Route 47, Route 345

[edit] External links

• Shonai official website in Japanese

Coordinates: 38°51′N 139°54′E / 38.85°N 139.9°E / 38.85; 139.9

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