Shimanto, Kōchi (town)

Shimanto
四万十町
Shimanto town hall
Location of Shimanto in Kōchi Prefecture
Shimanto
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°13′N 133°8′E / 33.217°N 133.133°E / 33.217; 133.133
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureKōchi
DistrictTakaoka
Area
  Total
642.30 km2 (247.99 sq mi)
Population
 (July 31, 2015)
  Total
15,917
  Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address16-17 Kotohira-cho, Shimanto-chō, Takaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 786-8501
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website

Shimanto (四万十町, Shimanto-chō) is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022, the town had an estimated population of 15‚917 in 8196 households, and a population density of 25 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 642.30 square kilometres (247.99 sq mi).