Shiroishi, Saga
Shiroishi
白石町 | |
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Town | |
Shiroishi town hall | |
Location of Shiroishi in Saga Prefecture | |
| Coordinates: 33°10′53″N 130°8′36″E / 33.18139°N 130.14333°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Saga |
| District | Kishima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hiroaki Katafuchi |
| Area | |
• Total | 99.56 km2 (38.44 sq mi) |
| Population (May 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 20,790 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 253-1 Ōaza Sakata, Shiroishi-chō, Kishima-gun, Saga-ken 849-1292 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Iris |
| Tree | Sweet Osmanthus |
Shiroishi (白石町, Shiroishi-chō) is a town located in south-central Saga Prefecture, Japan, in Kishima District. It is known for its vast reclaimed land and tidal flats of the Ariake Sea.As of 31 May 2024, the town had an estimated population of 20,790, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the town is 99.56 km2 (38.44 sq mi)