Aso, Kumamoto

Aso
阿蘇市
—  City  —
Location of Aso in Kumamoto
Aso
 
Coordinates:
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto
Government
 • Mayor Yoshioki Sato (since March 2005)
Area
 • Total 376.25 km2 (145.3 sq mi)
Population (March 31, 2011)
 • Total 28,931
 • Density 76.9/km2 (199.2/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City symbols
- Tree Azalea
- Flower Gentiana scabra
- Bird Green Pheasant
Phone number 81(0)967-22-3111
Address Ichinomiya Miyaji 504-1, Aso City Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県阿蘇市一の宮町宮地504番地1)
869-2695

Aso (阿蘇市 Aso-shi?) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

The city was formed on February 11, 2005 from the merger of the former town of Aso with the town of Ichinomiya, and the village of Namino, all from Aso District.

As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 28,931, with a household number of 11,000 and a density of 76.89 persons per km². The total area is 376.25 km².

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External links

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