Sumoto, Hyōgo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sumoto 洲本市
City
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Location of Sumoto in Hyōgo Prefecture
Sumoto Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Hyōgo
Area
• Total	182.38 km2 (70.42 sq mi)
Population  (April 30, 2022)
• Total	42,094
• Density	230.804/km2 (597.779/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	3-4-10 Honmachi, Sumoto-shi, Hyōgo-ken 656-8686
Climate	Cfa
Symbols Bird Plover Fish Japanese Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) Flower Narcissus and Rapeseed Tree Pine

Sumoto City Hall

Sumoto Castle

Sumoto (洲本市, Sumoto-shi) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is located on Awaji Island. As of June 1, 2022, about 42,094 people lived there. The city covers an area of 182.38 square kilometers.

Exploring Sumoto's Location

Sumoto is right in the middle of Awaji Island. It sits between the cities of Awaji and Minamiawaji. To the west, you'll find the Harima Gulf, which is part of the Seto Inland Sea. To the east is Osaka Bay. The Sumoto River flows through the city and into Osaka Bay. Some parts of Sumoto are even inside the beautiful Setonaikai National Park.

Neighboring Cities

Sumoto shares its borders with these cities in Hyogo Prefecture:

• Awaji
• Minamiawaji

Sumoto's Climate

Sumoto has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.

Who Lives in Sumoto?

The number of people living in Sumoto has slowly gone down over the last 60 years.

A Look at Sumoto's Past

Sumoto has a long history. It was once part of an old area called Awaji Province. The city grew up around Sumoto Castle, which was built during the Muromachi period. For a long time, it was part of the Tokushima Domain. Sumoto officially became a town on April 1, 1889. Later, on February 11, 1940, it became a city. In 2006, the town of Goshiki joined Sumoto.

What Sumoto's Economy Is Like

Sumoto's economy is mostly based on farming and commercial fishing. The city is well-known for its special products. These include Awaji onions, Naruto oranges, and even Kobe Beef.

Learning in Sumoto

Sumoto has many schools for kids of all ages.

• The city government runs 13 public elementary schools and five public middle schools.
• The Hyōgo Prefectural Department of Education operates two public high schools.
• There is also one school that combines elementary and middle school grades.
• Sumoto has one private school that includes both middle and high school.

Getting Around Sumoto

Sumoto does not have any train service for passengers. However, there are other ways to travel.

Major Roads

• Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway
• Japan National Route 28

Other Ways to Explore

Sumoto, along with Minami Awaji and Awaji cities, offers a cool way to see the island. You can rent electric bikes at a low cost. This helps visitors stay longer and explore more of the island.

Sumoto's Friends Around the World

Sumoto has special connections with other cities in different countries. These are called sister cities:

• Shinhidaka, Hokkaido, Japan
• Kronstadt, Russia
• Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
• Van Wert, Ohio, United States

Fun Places to Visit in Sumoto

There are many interesting places to see in Sumoto:

• Awajishima Happy Monkey Centre Japan: A famous place to visit.
• Sumoto Castle: The ruins of an old castle, known as one of the "Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles."
• Awajishima Historical Museum: Learn about the history of Awaji Island.
• Yura Fortress
• Wellness Park Goshiki Takataya Kahei Park

Famous People from Sumoto

Some well-known people come from Sumoto:

• Mao Daichi, an actress
• Mao Miyaji, an actress

Images for kids

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  A view of Sumoto city from Sumoto Castle.

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  The flag of Sumoto.

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  The emblem of Sumoto.

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  Map showing Sumoto's location in Hyōgo Prefecture.

See also

In Spanish: Sumoto (Hyōgo) para niños