Kamitonda, Wakayama
Kamitonda (上富田町, Kamitonda-chō) is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
Kamitonda
上富田町 | |
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Town | |
 Kamitonda town office | |
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 Location of Kamitonda in Wakayama Prefecture | |
  Kamitonda Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°42′N 135°26′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture |
| District | Nishimuro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.49 km2 (22.20 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 15,047 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 15,047 and a density of 260 persons per km². The total area is 57.49 km².
Kamitonda has participated in the JET Programme since at least 2000.
Kamitonda is located between the city of Tanabe and the beach-town of Shirahama. It is surrounded by mountains and is divided into 5 districts: Asso, Iwada, Ikuma, Oka and Ichinose. The most populated is Asso.
A celebrated town event is the KuchiKumano Marathon, which takes place every year in early February. Runners from all over the world join Japan to participate in this beautiful race. A runner can choose to run 5 kilometers, half a Marathon, or a full Marathon.
The Mayor of Kamitonda is currently Mr. Koide, who took office in 2003.
The town has 5 elementary schools, one major Junior High School with a total student body of 450 students, and one High School.
External links
Media related to Kamitonda, Wakayama at Wikimedia Commons- Kamitonda official website (in Japanese)
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