Kami-Amakusa
| Kami-Amakusa 上天草市 | |
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| City | |
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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°ECoordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E / 32.500°N 130.417°E | |
| 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 |
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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.
Notable people
- Amakusa Shirō - The leader of the Shimabara Rebellion in 1638.
External links
Media related to Kami-Amakusa at Wikimedia Commons- Kami-Amakusa City official website (Japanese)
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