Kami-Amakusa

Kami-Amakusa (上天草市, Kami-amakusa-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

Kami-Amakusa

上天草市
Kami-Amakusa City hall
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Location of Kami-Amakusa in Kumamoto Prefecture
Kami-Amakusa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture
Area
  Total126.94 km2 (49.01 sq mi)
Population
 (April 30, 2018)
  Total27,603
  Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.city.kamiamakusa.kumamoto.jp

The modern city of Kami-Amakusa was established on March 31, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Himedo, Matsushima, Ōyano and Ryūgatake (all from Amakusa District).

As of April 30, 2018, the city has an estimated population of 27,603 [1] and a population density of 217 persons per km². The total area is 126.94 km².

Notable people

References

  1. "Official website of Kami-Amakusa City" (in Japanese). Japan: Kami-Amakusa City. Retrieved April 30, 2017.


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