Kami-Amakusa
Kami-Amakusa (上天草市, Kami-amakusa-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
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 Kami-Amakusa City hall | |
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 Location of Kami-Amakusa in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
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| Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E | |
| 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 |
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
- Amakusa Shirō - The leader of the Shimabara Rebellion in 1638.
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References
- "Official website of Kami-Amakusa City" (in Japanese). Japan: Kami-Amakusa City. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
External links
- Kami-Amakusa City official website (in Japanese)
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