Kumage Subprefecture

Kumage Subprefecture (熊毛支庁, Kumage-shichō) is a subprefecture of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The subprefectural office is located in Nishinoomote.

Kumage Subprefecture's location in Kagoshima Prefecture
Subprefectural Government office, Nishinoomote

It includes the following cities and towns on the Ōsumi Islands:

History

  • 1889: These area, formerly governed by Ōshima Subprefecture, were succeeded by Kumage and Gomu District Governments.
  • 1897: Gomu District was merged into Kumage District.
  • 1926: Kumage Subprefecture was founded on the corresponding area.

Offices

  • Kumage Subprefecture: 7590 Nishinoomote, Nishinoomote-shi, Kagoshime-ken. 891-3192
  • Kumage Subprefecture Yakushima Office: 650 Anbō, Yakushima-machi, Kumage-gun, Kagoshime-ken. 891-4311
  • Kumage Educational Office: 7590 Nishinoomote, Nishinoomote-shi, Kagoshime-ken. 891-3192

30°44′03″N 130°59′45″E

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