Sayō, Hyōgo

Sayō (佐用町, Sayō-chō) is a town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Sayō

佐用町
Town
Sayo Town Hall
Flag
Chapter
Location of Sayō in Hyōgo Prefecture
Sayō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°0′N 134°21′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo Prefecture
DistrictSayō
Government
  MayorNoriaki Anzako
Area
  Total307.51 km2 (118.73 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2017)
  Total17,505
  Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.sayo.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerSunflower
TreeGingko biloba

As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 17,505.[1] The total area is 307.51 km².

On October 1, 2005 the towns of Kōzuki, Mikazuki and Nankō, all from Sayō District were merged into Sayō.

History

Debris in Sayo after Tropical Storm Etau

In August 2009, around a dozen people in Sayo are dead or missing as a result of flash floods due to Tropical Storm Etau, according to NHK. According to the Japan Times, 390 homes were flooded.

Hirafuku, scenery of the ridge of Sayō River

References

  1. "Official website of Sayō Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Sayō Town. Retrieved 13 May 2017.


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