Shōboku, Okayama

Shōboku (勝北町, Shōboku-chō) was a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Shōboku

勝北町
Former municipality
Former Shōboku town hall
Shōboku
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°6′17.35″N 134°6′46.25″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture
DistrictKatsuta
MergedFebruary 28, 2005
(now part of Tsuyama)
Area
  Total44.90 km2 (17.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total7,494
  Density166.90/km2 (432.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
BirdJapanese bush-warbler
FlowerSatsuki azalea
TreeZelkova serrata

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,494 and a density of 166.90 persons per km2. The total area was 44.90 km2.

On February 28, 2005, Shōboku, along with the town of Kamo, the village of Aba (both from Tomata District), and the town of Kume (from Kume District), was merged into the expanded city of Tsuyama and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Geography

Adjoining municipalities

Education

  • Niino Elementary School
  • Hirodo Elementary School
  • Shōkamo Elementary School
  • Shōboku Junior High School

Transportation

Road


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