Kama, Fukuoka

Kama (嘉麻市, Kama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Kama

嘉麻市
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Location of Kama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°33′47.7″N 130°42′42.5″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total135.18 km2 (52.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total44,002
  Density330/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.city.kama.lg.jp

The modern city of Kama was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the city of Yamada, and the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui (all from Kaho District).

The area has several Kofun, or Japanese burial mounds.

Notable people from Kama, Fukuoka


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