Kami-Amakusa

Kami-Amakusa
上天草市
City

Kami-Amakusa City hall

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 126.06 km2 (48.67 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 35,314
  Density 280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.kamiamakusa-c.kumamoto-sgn.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 2005, the city has an estimated population of 35,314 and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area is 126.06 km².

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