Mimasaka, Okayama (town)

Mimasaka
美作町
Former municipality
Former Mimasaka town hall
Mimasaka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°0′30.95″N 134°8′55″E / 35.0085972°N 134.14861°E / 35.0085972; 134.14861
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture
DistrictAida
MergedMarch 31, 2005
(now part of Mimasaka)
Area
  Total
86.97 km2 (33.58 sq mi)
Population
 (October 2004)
  Total
12,856
  Density147.82/km2 (382.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
FlowerPrunus mume
Chrysanthemum
TreeRound Leaf Holly

Mimasaka (美作町, Mimasaka-chō) was a town located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 2004, the town had an estimated population of 12,856 and a density of 147.82 persons per km2. The total area was 86.97 km2.

On March 31, 2005, Mimasaka absorbed the towns of Aida, Ōhara and Sakutō, the village of Higashiawakura (all from Aida District), and the town of Katsuta (from Katsuta District) to create the city of Mimasaka.