was a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,494 and a density of 166.90 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 44.90 km<sup>2</sup>.
History
On February 28, 2005, Shōboku, along with the town of Kamo, the village of Aba (both from Tomata District), and the town of Kume (from Kume District), was merged into the expanded city of Tsuyama and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
Geography
Adjoining municipalities
- Okayama Prefecture
- Tsuyama
- Kamo
- Shōō
- Nagi
- Tottori Prefecture
- Chizu
Education
- Niino Elementary School
- Hirodo Elementary School
- Shōkamo Elementary School
- Shōboku Junior High School
Transportation
Road
- National highways:
- Route 53
- Route 429
- Prefectural roads:
- Okayama Prefectural Route 67 (Shōō-Shōboku)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 348 (Horisaka-Shōboku)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 415 (Kumon-Shōō)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 450 (Miura-Shōboku)
References
External links
- Official website of Tsuyama in Japanese (some English content)