Shikama-cho
Shikama is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the town had an estimated population of 6,723, and a population density of 62 persons per km2 in 20961 households. The total area of the town is 109.28 square kilometres.Places of Interest
Highlights: Ojojihara Proving Ground and Kadaijin Dam.
Ojojihara Proving Ground
Military installation
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Kadaijin Dam
Dam
Kadaijin Dam is an earthfill dam located in Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. Kadaijin Dam is situated 3½ km south of Shikama-cho.
Shikama-cho
- Type: Locality with 7,370 residents
- Also known as: “Shikama”
- Location: Kami district, Miyagi, Tohoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
38.5° or 38° 30′ north
Longitude
140.75° or 140° 45′ east
Population
7,370
Elevation
383 metres (1,257 feet)
Open location code
8RC2GQ22+22
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In Other Languages
“Shikama-cho” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “色麻町”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ōjōji and Kanohara.
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Highlights: Honokawa Dam and Ushino Dam.
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