thumb|Location of Shippō in Aichi Prefecture
thumb|Shippō town hall
was a town located in Ama District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 22,795 and a density of 2,736.49 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 8.33 km<sup>2</sup>.
History
On March 22, 2010, Shippō, along with the towns of Jimokuji and Miwa (all from Ama District), was merged to form the new city of Ama.
Etymology
The town name "Shippo" means cloisonné in Japanese. It is a traditional industry in the town.
External links
- Ama official website