Takaoka [town] - Takaoka

Japanese: 高岡[町] - たかおか

An old town in Higashimorokata County in the central south of Miyazaki Prefecture. Occupying the midstream of the Oyo River, the central settlement on a river terrace has long been an important transportation hub, and the junction of national highways 10 and 268. In addition to rice cultivation, the town produces mandarin oranges and tea, and also raises livestock. Getchibai (a natural monument) is a famous plum blossom spot. In January 2006, it was incorporated into Miyazaki City along with Tano Town and Sadowara Town in Miyazaki County. ^{144.58 km2} . Population: 12,983 (2003).

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Japanese:

宮崎県中南部，東諸県(ひがしもろかた)郡の旧町。大淀川の中流域を占め，河岸段丘上の中心集落は古くからの交通の要地で，国道10号，268号線の分岐点。米作のほかミカン，茶を産し，畜産も行う。月知梅(げっちばい)（天然記念物）は梅の名所。2006年１月宮崎郡田野町，佐土原町と宮崎市へ編入。144.58km²。１万2983人（2003）。

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