Shimanto, Town center in Takaoka District, Japan.
Shimanto spans across 642 square kilometers in southwestern Kōchi Prefecture, positioned along the middle reaches of the Shimanto River near the Pacific Ocean.
The current town structure emerged on March 20, 2006, through the consolidation of Kubokawa, Taishō, and the village of Towa in the former Tosa Province.
The town maintains strong agricultural traditions, with local farmers contributing to making this region one of Japan's primary ginger production centers.
The Shikoku Railway Company operates multiple train lines through Shimanto, including the Dosan Line and Yodo Line, connecting to the Kōchi Expressway network.
The population density of 25 persons per square kilometer reflects the expansive natural landscape, with the total resident count decreasing from 39,935 in 1945 to 15,917 in 2022.
Location: Kōchi Prefecture
Location: Takaoka District
Inception: March 20, 2006
Shares border with: Shimanto, Kuroshio, Nakatosa, Tsuno, Yusuhara, Kihoku, Matsuno
Website: https://town.shimanto.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.21167,133.13694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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