Tōgō, Kagoshima

Seal of Tōgō

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As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,987 and a density of 74.70 persons per km². The total area was 80.15 km².

On October 12, 2004, Tōgō, along with the city of Sendai, the towns of Hiwaki, Iriki and Kedōin, and the villages of Kamikoshiki, Kashima, Sato and Shimokoshiki (all from Satsuma District), was merged to create the city of Satsumasendai.<ref name="kagoshima">鹿児島県. "鹿児島県の市町村合併状況". 鹿児島県 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-08. [1]</ref>

Timeline

• 1889 - The village of Kami-Tōgō consisted of 6 neighborhoods (north to south): Template:Nihongo, Template:Nihongo, Template:Nihongo, Template:Nihongo, Template:Nihongo and Template:Nihongo.
• 1952 - The village of Kami-Tōgō became the town of Tōgō.
• 2004 - Tōgō, along with the city of Sendai, the towns of Hiwaki, Iriki and Kedōin, and the villages of Kamikoshiki, Kashima, Sato and Shimokoshiki (all from Satsuma District), was merged to create the city of Satsumasendai.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Transport

Road

National Highway

• Route 267

Schools

Junior High School

• Tōgō Junior High School

Elementary Schools

• Tōgō Elementary School
• Torimaru Elementary School
• Fujikawa Elementary School
• Noze Elementary School
• Yamada Elementary School

Cultural and Natural Sites

• *Garyūbai Tree*: Located at Fujikawa Tenjin Shrine, this plum tree has been designated as a National Natural Monument since October 3, 1941. The tree is notable for its shape, which resembles a reclining dragon, and it attracts visitors during the blossom season from mid-February to early March.<ref name="bunka" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people from Tōgō

• Masakiyo Maezono – Professional football and beach soccer player