Takamori, Kumamoto
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This article is about the town in Kumamoto Prefecture. For the town in Nagano Prefecture, see Takamori, Nagano.
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 174.90 km² (67.53 sq mi) |
| Population (as of October 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 7,018 |
| Density | 40.1 /km² (104 /sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Prunus serrulata |
| Flower | Lilium |
| Takamori Town Government Office | |
| Address | 〒869-1602 Takamori-machi, 2168 Ōji-Takamori |
| Phone number | 0967-62-1111 |
| Official website: Takamori Town | |
Takamori (高森町 Takamori-machi?) is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto, Japan.
As of October 1, 2007 the town has an estimated population of 7,018 and a density of 40.1 persons per km². The total area is 174.90 km².
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[edit] Geography
Located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, it is located in the caldera of Mount Aso. It touches Ōita prefecture to the northeast and Miyazaki prefecture to the east. The town is divided into four areas, called Takamori, Iromi, Kusabe, and Nojiri. The city hall is situated in the Takamori area, where over half of the town population is inhabited.
Mountains: Mount Aso, Nakadake, Nekodake
Rivers: Shirakawa
[edit] Surrounding municipalities
[edit] Education
- High Schools
- Takamori High School
- Junior High Schools
- Takamori Higashi Junior High School
- Takamori Junior High School
- Primary Schools
- Takamori Higashi Elementary School
- Takamori Chūō Elementary School
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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