Kōhoku, Saga

Kōhoku (江北町, Kōhoku-machi) is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga". As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 9,524.

Kōhoku
江北町
Town
View of Kōhoku Town
View of Kōhoku Town
Flag of Kōhoku
Flag
Official seal of Kōhoku
Emblem
Location of Kōhoku in Saga Prefecture
Location of Kōhoku in Saga Prefecture
Kōhoku is located in Japan
Kōhoku
Kōhoku
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°13′N 130°9′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureSaga Prefecture
DistrictKishima
Government
 • MayorKenichi Tanaka
Area
 • Total24.48 km2 (9.45 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
 • Total9,524
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1651-1 Ōaza Yamaguchi, Kōhoku-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken
849-0592
Websitewww.town.kouhoku.saga.jp
Symbols
FlowerNarcissus
TreeIlex integra

Geography
  • Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous.
  • Rivers: Rokkaku River, Ushizu River

Adjoining Municipalities

History
  • April 1, 1932 - The villages of Oda (小田村), Yamaguchi (山口村), and Sarushi (佐留志村) merge to form the village of Kōhoku.
  • April 1, 1952- The village of Kōhoku gains town status.
  • September 30, 1956 - Part of the village of Teisen (砥川村) from Ogi District merges with Kōhoku.

Education
  • Kōhoku Junior High School (江北町立江北中学校)
  • Kōhoku Elementary School (江北町立江北小学校)

Transportation

Air

Rail
  • Station(s): Kōhoku[3]
  • Lines: Nagasaki Main Line, Sasebo Line
  • To Major Cities
    • To Fukuoka, as well as the nearest Shinkansen station:
      • About 45 minutes by the limited express Kamome
      • About 1 hour and 40 minutes by local train, changing at Tosu
    • To Nagasaki: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by limited express, about 2 hours and 10 minutes by local train
    • To Sasebo: About 55 minutes by limited express, about 1 hour and 10 minutes by local train

Road

References
  1. 江北町(佐賀県) (1982). 江北町史. 江北町. OCLC 673756253.
  2. 日本放送協会. "江北町でＮＨＫのど自慢 １８組の出場者が熱唱｜NHK 佐賀県のニュース". NHK NEWS WEB. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  3. "100年以上親しまれた「肥前山口駅」 駅名が「江北駅」に変更 【佐賀県江北町】｜佐賀のニュース｜サガテレビ". サガテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-21.


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