Kuma, Kumamoto

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Kuma
球磨村
Location
Country Japan
Region Kyūshū
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
District Kuma District
Physical characteristics
Area 207.73 km² (80.21 sq mi)
Population (as of April 1, 2008)
     Total 4,491
     Density 21.6 /km² (56 /sq mi)
Symbols
Tree Cryptomeria
Flower Sakura
Bird Common Kingfisher
Kuma Government Office
Address 869-6401
1730 Ōaza Watarihei, Kuma-mura, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-ken
Phone number 0966-32-1111
Official website: Village of Kuma

Kuma (球磨村 Kuma-mura?) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.

As of April 1, 2008 the village had an estimated population of 4,491 and a population density of 21.6 persons per km². The total area is 207.73 km².

Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests.

One of Japan's largest limestone caves, Kyūsen-dō, is located in Kuma.

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Coordinates: 32°15′N, 130°39′E

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