Kumano, Mie

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Kumano
熊野市
Location of Kumano
Kumano's location in Mie, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kinki, Tōkai
Prefecture Mie
Physical characteristics
Area 373.63 km² (144.26 sq mi)
Population (as of April 2008)
     Total 20,125
     Density 53.9 /km² (140 /sq mi)
Location 33°53′N, 136°6′E
Symbols
Tree Kumano Cryptomeria
Flower Sasayuri (Lilium japonicum)
Bird Japanese Bush-warbler
Symbol of Kumano
Flag
Kumano Government Office
Mayor Kanji Kawakami
Address 519-4392
796, Idochō, Kumano-shi, Mie-ken
Phone number 0597-89-4111
Official website: Kumano City

Kumano (熊野市 Kumano-shi?) is a city located in Mie, Japan.

The city was founded on November 3, 1954. On November 1, 2005, the town of Kiwa in Minamimuro District merged into the city.

As of the Kiwa merger but with 2008 population estimates, the city has an estimated population of 20,125 and a density of 53.9 persons per km². The total area is 373.63 km².

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Cities
Iga | Inabe | Ise | Kameyama | Kumano | Kuwana | Matsusaka | Nabari | Owase | Shima | Suzuka | Toba | Tsu (capital) | Yokkaichi
Districts
Inabe | Kita-Muro | Kuwana | Mie | Minami-Muro | Taki | Watarai
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit

Coordinates: 33°53′N, 136°6′E