Kami-Amakusa 上天草市 |
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Kami-Amakusa City hall
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Location of Kami-Amakusa in Kumamoto Prefecture |
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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 | ||
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• Total | 126.06 km2 (48.67 sq mi) | ||
Population (February 28, 2017) | |||
• Total | 28,455 | ||
• Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
Website | www |
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 February 28, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 28,455 and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area is 126.06 km².