Shiota, Saga

Shiota Town
塩田町
Former municipality
Coordinates: 33°07′36″N 130°03′32″E / 33.1268°N 130.0589°E / 33.1268; 130.0589Coordinates: 33°07′36″N 130°03′32″E / 33.1268°N 130.0589°E / 33.1268; 130.0589
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Saga Prefecture
District Fujitsu
Merged January 1, 2006
(now part of Ureshino)
Area
 • Total 46.05 km2 (17.78 sq mi)
Population (November 30, 2004)
 • Total 11,987
 • Density 260.30/km2 (674.2/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.ureshino.lg.jp

Shiota (塩田町 Shiota-chō) was a town located in Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

On January 1, 2006, Shiota, along with the former town of Ureshino (also from Fujitsu District), was merged to create the city of Ureshino.

Geography

Shiota is located in the southwestern part of Saga, inland of the Ariake Sea. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains.

Adjoining Municipalities

History

Demographics

23.6% of the population of Shiota are 65 or older.

Education

High Schools

Junior High Schools

Elementary Schools

Notable Places and Festivals

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