Minamikyūshū

Minamikyūshū (南九州市, Minamikyūshū-shi, lit. "South Kyushu City") is a city located on the southern tip of Satsuma Peninsula, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Minamikyūshū

南九州市
From top:Mount Ōno, statue of Buddha at Shimizu-iwaya Park, tea plantation, Chiran-Tokkō Heiwa Hall
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Location of Minamikyūshū in Kagoshima Prefecture
Minamikyūshū
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 31°22′40″N 130°26′31″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKagoshima Prefecture
Government
  MayorHiroyuki Nuruki
Area
  Total357.85 km2 (138.17 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2011)
  Total39,738
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeCherry blossom, Tea
  Flowersunflower
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall address6204 Chiran-cho kōri, Minamikyushu-shi, Kagoshima-ken
897-0392
Websitewww.city.minamikyushu.lg.jp

As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 39,738, with 17,288 households and a population density of 111.05 per km². The total area is 357.85 km².

The modern city of Minamikyūshū was established on December 1, 2007, from the merger of the town of Ei (from Ibusuki District), and the towns of Chiran and Kawanabe (both from Kawanabe District).


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