Shimamoto 島本町 | |
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Town | |
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) Location of Shimamoto in Osaka Prefecture | |
)  Shimamoto Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°53′N 135°40′E / 34.883°N 135.667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai Kinki |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
| District | Mishima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.78 km2 (6.48 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 29,970 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
Shimamoto (島本町, Shimamoto-chō) is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 29,970 and a density of 1,800 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².
History
The town is named after the Shimamoto clan of the feudal era, who were famous for their skill in warfare, excellence in the arts, and intelligence. They still exist to this day.
Economy
Shimamoto is the location of Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, the oldest whiskey distillery in Japan.
Transport
The town is served by two railway stations: Shimamoto and Minase.
Twin towns
External links
Media related to Shimamoto, Osaka at Wikimedia Commons- Shimamoto official website (in Japanese)
- Sister cities page on Shimamoto/Frankfort
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