Sandgem Town

Template:Infobox town Sandgem Town (Japanese: マサゴタウン Masago Town) is a location in the region of Sinnoh, the featured area in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It notably has sandy terrain to the south of town, the beginnings of Sandgem Beach. The beach is part of Route 219, and is in close proximity to the town itself. Professor Rowan's laboratory is here. It is also the hometown for Dawn or Lucas, depending on which character the player chooses for themselves. It is the first location in Sinnoh where Poké Balls are able to be purchased. It smells of the salty scent of the sea.

The population of Sandgem Town is 18 people.

Trivia

• Sandgem's Japanese motto is うみにつながる すなのまち.
• The background music used in Sandgem Town is a remix of that of Petalburg City.
• The town's English name was first revealed via dialogue in AG191, an episode of the Pokémon anime.

Name origin

The Japanese name Masago Town refers to a Japanese word for sand (真砂 masago). The English translation preserves this.