Zaō, Miyagi
Zaō
蔵王町 | |
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Town | |
 Okama Crater Lake | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Zaō in Miyagi Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Miyagi |
| District | Katta |
| Government | |
| • -Mayor | Murakami Eijin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 152.85 km2 (59.02 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2014) | |
| • Total | 12,417 |
| • Density | 81.2/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Japanese white pine |
| - Flower | Peach |
| Phone number | 0224-33-2211 |
| Address | 10 Oji-Enta-ji-Nishiurakita, Zaō-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi-ken 989-0892 |
| Website | Official website |
Zaō (蔵王町, Zaō-machi) is a town located in Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2014, the town had an estimated population of 12,417 and a population density of 81.2 persons per km². The total area was 152.84 km².
Geography
Zaō is located in southwestern Miyagi Prefecture in the Ou Mountains, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the west. Parts of the town are within the borders of Zaō Quasi-National Park and Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park.
Neighboring municipalities
- Miyagi Prefecture
- Yamagata Prefecture
History
The area of present-day Zaō was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and was made part Katta District in the new Iwaki Province at the start of the Meiji period. The district was transferred to Miyagi Prefecture on 21 August 1876.
The modern town of Zaō was established on April 1, 1955 by the merger of the villages of Enda and Miyamura, both from Katta District.
Economy
The economy of Zaō is largely based on agriculture and forestry and seasonal tourism.
Transportation
Zaō is not served by any rail lines.
Highway
Local attractions
External links
Media related to Zaō, Miyagi at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website Template:Ja icon
- Togatta Hot Spring at Japan-i
