Kamogata, Okayama


Kamogata 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, was merged to create the city of Asakuchi.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 18,446 and a density of 506.20 persons per km2. The total area was 36.44 km2.

Geography

Sandwiched between mountainous forests to the north and south, the central part of Kamogata remains relatively flat.
  • Land area: 36.44 km2
  • Population: 19,206
  • Number of households: 6,42世帯

Topography

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

Public Services

Education

Elementary schools

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

Junior high schools

High schools

  • Kamogata High School 
  • Okayama Sanyo School

Technical Colleges

Industry

Local Specialties

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