Saigō, Shimane
Saigō (西郷町, Saigō-chō) was a town located on the island of Dōgo in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Population
[edit]As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,855 and a density of 105.07 persons per km2. The total area is 122.35 km2.
History
[edit]On October 1, 2004, Saigō, along with the villages of Fuse, Goka and Tsuma (all from Oki District), was merged to create the town of Okinoshima.[1]
Attractions
[edit]A set of two station bells designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan is located at the Oki family treasure hall (億岐家宝物館 Oki-ke Hōmotsu-kan?) in Saigō.
References
[edit]- ^ "島根県：市町村合併（トップ / 県政・統計 / 市町村情報 / 市町村情報 / 市町村合併）". 島根県. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
 | This Shimane Prefecture location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |