Satoshō

is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,026 in 4636 households and a population density of 900 persons per km 2 . The total area of the town is .

is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,026 in 4636 households and a population density of 900 persons per km 2 . The total area of the town is .

Climate

Satoshō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Satoshō is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1289 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 27.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.9 °C.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Satoshō has been increasing for the past 60 years.

Government

Satoshō has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of ten members. Satoshō, collectively with the city of Asakuchi, contributes one member to the Okayama Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of the Okayama 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The main economic activity of Satoshō is agriculture and food processing. Pharmaceuticals and electronics are also important. Due to its proximity to Kurashiki and Fukuyama, the town is increasingly becoming a commuter town.

Education

Satoshō has two public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.

References

External links

Satoshō official website

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