Shōō

Shōō (勝央町, Shōō-chō) is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Shōō

勝央町
Town
Routes of Shōō
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Location of Shōō in Okayama Prefecture
Shōō
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°3′N 134°7′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'yō
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture
DistrictKatsuta
Area
  Total54.09 km2 (20.88 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2017)
  Total11,237
  Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.shoo.lg.jp

In April 2017, the town had an estimated population of 11,237 and a density of 210 per square kilometre (540/sq mi).[1] The total area is 54.09 square kilometres (20.88 sq mi).

Shōō is said to be the place where Kintarō died.

References

  1. "Official website of Shōō city" (in Japanese). Japan: Shōō City. Retrieved 15 April 2017.



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