Kamogata, Okayama

Kamogata (鴨方町, Kamogata-chō) was a town located in Asakuchi District in the south-west of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. On March 21, 2006, Kamogata, along with the towns of Konkō and Yorishima (all from Asakuchi District), was merged to create the city of Asakuchi.[1]

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 18,446 and a density of 506.20 persons per km^2. The total area was 36.44 km^2.

Geography

Sandwiched between mountainous forests to the north and south, the central part of Kamogata remains relatively flat.

• Land area: 36.44 km^2
• Population: 19,206 (As of 31 December 2004)
• Number of households: 6,42世帯 (As of 31 December 2004)

Topography

• Mountains: Mt Youshou, Mt Chikurinji, Mt Abe, Mt Ryuuou
• Rivers: Kamogata River, Satomi River

Public Services

• Kamogata Post Office
• Kamogata Townhouse Post Office (Renamed from Kamogata Honcho Post Office on 16 March 2004)
• Kanpo no Yado Mt Youshou
• Kasaoka District Association for Firefighting, Kamogata Fire Station
• Kamogata Water Treatment Plant
• Kamogata Purification Centre
• Kamogata Town Library

Education

Elementary schools

• Kamogata-nishi Elementary School
• Kamogata-higashi Elementary School
• Rokujoin Elementary School

Junior high schools

• Kamogata Junior High School

High schools

• Kamogata High School　
• Okayama Sanyo School (No.1 Harada Gakuen Group)

Technical Colleges

• Okayama Automobile Engineering College (No.1 Harada Gakuen Group)

Industry

Local Specialties

• Kamogata Somen
• Kamogata Udon
• Bitchu Hiyamugi Noodles
• Japanese Sake
• Peaches
• Bouchan Pumpkin

References

1. "浅口市／浅口市の概要". Asakuchi City Website. Retrieved 2024-02-14. 浅口市は、平成18年3月21日に金光町、鴨方町、寄島町が合併して誕生しました。