Ōmachi, Saga

Geography

• Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.
• Rivers: Rokkaku River
• Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds.

  Adjoining Cities and Municipalities

• Saga Prefecture
• *Taku
• *Takeo
• *Shiroishi
• *Kōhoku

  History

• April 1, 1889 - The village of Fukumo merges with the village of Ōmachi.
• January 1, 1936 - The village of Ōmachi gains town status.

  Economy

• Agricultural Products: Rice, barley, cucumbers, strawberries, and chickens.
• There was a coal mine which operated until 1960.

  Education

• Saga Prefectural Business High School
• Ōmachi Junior High School
• Ōmachi Elementary School

  Transportation

Air

• The nearest airport is Saga Airport

  Rail

• JR Kyushu
• *Sasebo Line
• **Ōmachi Station

  Road

• Expressways: None
• National Highways: Route 34
• Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefecture Route 36

  Sister cities

• Allendale, New Jersey