Higashisonogi, Nagasaki

Higashisonogi 東彼杵町
Town
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Location of Higashisonogi in Nagasaki Prefecture
Higashisonogi Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°2′13″N 129°55′1″E
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Nagasaki Prefecture
District	Higashisonogi
Area
• Total	74.29 km2 (28.68 sq mi)
Population  (March 31, 2017)
• Total	8,175
• Density	110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Website	www.sonogi.jp

Higashisonogi (東彼杵町, Higashisonogi-chō) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 8,175 and a density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 74.29 km².

Geography

Higashisonogi

Surrounding municipalities

• Nagasaki Prefecture
  • Ōmura
  • Kawatana
• Saga Prefecture
  • Ureshino

History

Historical records date back to before the 16th century. This was the crossing point for the 26 Kirishitan martyrs as they boarded some boats at this location and continued across the bay to Nagasaki where they were crucified as an example to all who practiced the Christian faith.

Economy

The industry in the town includes construction, lumber, stone/rock forming, various agriculture and most famously, Japanese green tea.

Education

There are two junior high schools, named Sonogi (彼杵中学校, Sonogi Chūgakkō) and Chiwata (千綿中学校, Chiwata Chūgakkō). There are also two elementary schools in Higashisonogi, also named Sonogi and Chiwata.

Transportation

Located at the intersection of Routes 34 and 205, on the edge of Ōmura Bay, Higashisonogi has a convenient access to trains, buses, highway and has a port as well.

Train

• JR Kyushu
  • Ōmura Line: Sonogi - Chiwata

Highways

• Nagasaki Expressway
• West Nippon Expressway Company: Higashisonogi Toll
• Japan national routes
  • Route 34
  • Route 205

External links

• Media related to Higashisonogi, Nagasaki at Wikimedia Commons
• Higashisonogi official website (in Japanese)