Yoshika, Shimane

Yoshika
吉賀町
Town

Yoshika town hall

Location of Yoshika in Shimane Prefecture
Yoshika

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°21′N 131°56′E / 34.350°N 131.933°E / 34.350; 131.933Coordinates: 34°21′N 131°56′E / 34.350°N 131.933°E / 34.350; 131.933
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'in
Prefecture Shimane Prefecture
District Kanoashi
Area
  Total 336.29 km2 (129.84 sq mi)
Population (August 31, 2005)
  Total 7,563
  Density 22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.yoshika.lg.jp

Yoshika (吉賀町 Yoshika-chō) is a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

It was formed on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Muikaichi, and the village of Kakinoki, both from Kanoashi District.

As of August 31, 2005 the town has a population of 7,563 and a density of 22.49 persons per km². The area is 336.29 km².


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