A former town in Shimomashiki County, central Kumamoto Prefecture. Occupying the mountainous area upstream of the Midorikawa River, it was once a trading area with the Gokanosho area. It is surrounded by extensive forests, producing cedar and cypress, and the wood processing industry is thriving. In November 2004, it merged with Chuo Town in Shimomashiki County to become Misato Town. Area 102.32 km2 . Population 7,823 (2003). Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
熊本県中央部,下益城(しもましき)郡の旧町。緑川上流の山地を占め,かつては五家荘(ごかのしょう)方面との取引地。山林が広く,スギ,ヒノキを産し,木材加工業が盛ん。2004年11月下益城郡中央町と合併し町制,美里町となる。102.32km2。7823人(2003)。
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