Higashiawakura, Okayama

Higashiawakura (東粟倉村, Higashiawakura-son) was a village located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Higashiawakura

東粟倉村
Former municipality
Former Higashiawakura village hall
Higashiawakura
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°8′45.6″N 134°21′34.4″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture
DistrictAida
MergedMarch 31, 2005
(now part of Mimasaka)
Area
  Total28.01 km2 (10.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total1,399
  Density49.95/km2 (129.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
BirdJapanese bush-warbler
FlowerRhododendron subg. Hymenanthes
TreeChamaecyparis obtusa

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 1,399 and a density of 49.95 persons per km2. The total area was 28.01 km2.

On March 31, 2005, Higashiawakura, along with the towns of Mimasaka (former), Aida, Ōhara and Sakutō (all from Aida District), and the town of Katsuta (from Katsuta District), was merged to create the city of Mimasaka.

Geography

Adjoining municipalities

Education

  • Higashiawakura Elementary School
  • Ōhara Junior High School (Ōhara)

Transportation

Road


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