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is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Contents

Geography

Adjoining Cities and Municipalities

History

Economy

Education

Transportation

Air

Rail

Road

Sister Cities

Geography

★ Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.

★ Rivers: Rokkaku River

★ Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds.

Adjoining Cities and Municipalities

Taku, Takeo, Shiroishi, Kōhoku

History

★ April 1, 1889 - The village of Fukumo merges with the village of Ōmachi.

★ January 1, 1936 - The village of Ōmachi gains town status.

Economy

★ Agricultural Products: Rice, barley, cucumbers, strawberries, and chickens.

★ There was a coal mine which operated until 1960.

Education

★ Saga Prefectural Business High School

★ Ōmachi Junior High School

★ Ōmachi Elementary School

Transportation

Air

★ The nearest airport is Saga Airport

Rail

★ JR Kyushu

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★ Sasebo Line

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★ Ōmachi Station

Road

★ Expressways: None

★ National Highways: Route 34

★ Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36

Sister Cities

Allendale, New Jersey