Shiroishi
白石町 | |
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Town | |
 Shiroishi town hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Shiroishi in Saga Prefecture | |
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  Shiroishi Location in Japan | |
| 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[update], 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)