was a town located in Asakuchi District in the south-west of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. On March 21, 2006, Kamogata, along with the towns of Konkō and Yorishima (all from Asakuchi District), was merged to create the city of Asakuchi.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 18,446 and a density of 506.20 persons per km2. The total area was 36.44 km2.
Geography Sandwiched between mountainous forests to the north and south, the central part of Kamogata remains relatively flat.
Land area: 36.44 km2 Population: 19,206 (As of 31 December 2004) Number of households: 6,42世帯 (As of 31 December 2004)
Topography
Mountains: Mt Youshou, Mt Chikurinji, Mt Abe, Mt Ryuuou Rivers: Kamogata River, Satomi River
Public Services
Kamogata Post Office Kamogata Townhouse Post Office (Renamed from Kamogata Honcho Post Office on 16 March 2004) Kanpo no Yado Mt Youshou Kasaoka District Association for Firefighting, Kamogata Fire Station Kamogata Water Treatment Plant Kamogata Purification Centre Kamogata Town Library
Education
Elementary schools
Kamogata-nishi Elementary School Kamogata-higashi Elementary School Rokujoin Elementary School
Junior high schools
Kamogata Junior High School
High schools
Kamogata High School Okayama Sanyo School (No.1 Harada Gakuen Group)
Technical Colleges
Okayama Automobile Engineering College (No.1 Harada Gakuen Group)
Industry
Local Specialties
Kamogata Somen Kamogata Udon Bitchu Hiyamugi Noodles Japanese Sake Peaches Bouchan Pumpkin
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