Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto

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Hitoyoshi
人吉市
Location of Hitoyoshi
Hitoyoshi's location in Kumamoto, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Kumamoto
Physical characteristics
Area 210.55 km² (81.29 sq mi)
Population (as of April 2008)
     Total 36,297
     Density 172 /km² (445 /sq mi)
Location 32°13′N, 130°45′E
Symbols
Tree Oak
Flower Ume
Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Symbol of Hitoyoshi
Flag
Hitoyoshi Government Office
Mayor Nobutaka Tanaka
Address 868-8601
16, Fumotomachi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto-ken
Phone number 0966-22-2111
Official website: Hitoyoshi City

Hitoyoshi (人吉市 Hitoyoshi-shi?) is a city located in Kumamoto, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 36,297 and the density of 172 persons per km². The total area is 210.55 km².

The city was founded on February 11, 1942.

It is famous for going down stream on a boat and hot springs.

It is the center of Hitoyoshi and the Kuma district.

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Flag of Kumamoto Prefecture
Cities
Amakusa | Arao | Aso | Hitoyoshi | Kami-Amakusa | Kikuchi | Kōshi | Kumamoto (capital) | Minamata | Tamana | Uki | Uto | Yamaga | Yatsushiro
Districts
Amakusa | Ashikita | Aso | Kamimashiki | Kamoto | Kikuchi | Kuma | Shimomashiki | Tamana | Yatsushiro
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 32°13′N, 130°45′E