Yamaga, Kumamoto
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Yamaga 山鹿市 |
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 Location of Yamaga in Kumamoto Prefecture |
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 Yamaga
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| Coordinates: 33°1′1″N 130°40′58″E / 33.01694°N 130.68278°ECoordinates: 33°1′1″N 130°40′58″E / 33.01694°N 130.68278°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kensei Nakashima (since February 2005) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 299.67 km2 (115.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (November 2013) | ||
| • Total | 55,617 | |
| • Density | 185.59/km2 (480.7/sq mi) | |
| Symbols | ||
| • Tree | Osmanthus fragrans | |
| • Flower | Rhododendron | |
| • Bird | Japanese bush warbler | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Yamaga (山鹿市 Yamaga-shi?) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954.
On January 15, 2005, Yamaga absorbed the towns of Kahoku, Kamoto, Kaō and Kikuka (all from Kamoto District) to create the new and expanded city of Yamaga.
As of November 2013, the city has a population of 55,617 and a population density of 185.59 persons per km2. The total area is 299.67 km2.
Attractions include the Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum.
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