Amagi, Kagoshima

Amagi (天城町, Amagi-chō) is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

This article is about the town in Kagoshima Prefecture. For the city in Fukuoka Prefecture, see Amagi, Fukuoka.
Amagi

天城町
Town
Hetono Port, Amagi
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Location of Amagi in Kagoshima Prefecture
Amagi
 
Coordinates: 27°48′45″N 128°54′27″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu (Amami Islands)
PrefectureKagoshima Prefecture
DistrictŌshima
Area
 • Total80.35 km2 (31.02 sq mi)
Population
 (June 1, 2013)
 • Total6,350
 • Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeCycas revoluta
- FlowerRhododendron
Phone number0997-85-3111
Address891-7612 Kagoshima-ken Ōshima-gun Amagi-chō Hetono 2691-1
Websitewww.yui-amagi.com/modules/pico/

As of June 2013, the town has an estimated population of 6,350 and a population density of 79 persons per km². The total area is 80.35  km². The economy of the town is based on sugar cane, beef and seasonal tourism.

Geography

Amagi occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September.

Surrounding municipalities

History

Invasion of Ryukyu

During the Invasion of Ryukyu, a fleet of the Satsuma Domain landed at Amagi on April 17, 1609. The ships were besieged all night by locals until the next day, when troops fired into the crowds after being disembarked. A total of 50 people were killed.

Modern History

Amagi Village was established on April 1, 1908. As with all of Tokunoshima, the village came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. On 1 January 1961, Amagi was upgraded to town status.

Transport

Ports
  • Hetono Port

Airport

Noted people from Amagi

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