Satsuma, Kagoshima
Satsuma (さつま町, Satsuma-chō) is a town in Satsuma District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Satsuma
さつま町 | |
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 Clockwise from top: View of Central Satsuma Town from Tsuruta area, Tsuruta Dam, Miyanojyo Railroad Museum, Shibi Public Spa | |
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 Location of Satsuma in Kagoshima Prefecture | |
  Satsuma Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 31°54′N 130°27′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| District | Satsuma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 303.43 km2 (117.15 sq mi) |
| Population (August 2011) | |
| • Total | 23,842 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
The town was formed March 22, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyanojō, Tsuruda, and a former town with the English name of Satsuma (薩摩町), all from Satsuma District.
As of August 2011, the town has an estimated population of 23,842. The total area is 303.43 km².
Satsuma Town Office
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