Kami-Amakusa

Kami-Amakusa
上天草市
City
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 / 32.500°N 130.417°E / 32.500; 130.417Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E / 32.500°N 130.417°E / 32.500; 130.417
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
Area
 • Total 126.94 km2 (49.01 sq mi)
Population (April 30, 2018)
 • Total 27,603
 • Density 220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.city.kamiamakusa.kumamoto.jp

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

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 30 April 2017.


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