Sakutō, Okayama

Sakutō was a town located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Population

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,577 and a density of 69.49 persons per km². The total area was 109.03 km².

History

On March 31, 2005, Sakutō, along with the towns of Mimasaka, Aida and Ōhara, the village of Higashiawakura, and the town of Katsuta, was merged to create the city of Mimasaka.

Geography

Adjoining municipalities

Education

Emi Elementary School
Doi Elementary School
Awai Elementary School
Yoshino Elementary School
Sakutō Junior High School
Okayama Prefectural Emi Commercial High School

Sister cities

Transportation

Railways

Road

Expressways:
*Chūgoku Expressway
**Sakutō Interchange
National highways:
*Route 179
*Route 429
Prefectural roads:
*Okayama Prefectural Route 5
*Okayama Prefectural Route 46
*Okayama Prefectural Route 161
*Okayama Prefectural Route 358
*Okayama Prefectural Route 360
*Okayama Prefectural Route 365
*Okayama Prefectural Route 479

Notable places and events

Valentine Park Sakutō