Kami-Amakusa, Kumamoto
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| Kami-Amakusa 上天草市 | |
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| City | |
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  Kami-Amakusa | |
| Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E / 32.500°N 130.417°ECoordinates: 32°30′N 130°25′E / 32.500°N 130.417°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Area | |
| • Total | 126.06 km2 (48.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 35,314 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | City of Kami-Amakusa |
Kami-Amakusa (上天草市 Kami-amakusa-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Kami-Amakusa was established on March 31, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Himedo, Matsushima, Ōyano and Ryūgatake (all from Amakusa District).
As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 35,314 and a population density of 280 persons per km². The total area is 126.06 km².
Famous people Kami-Amakusa
- Amakusa Shirō - The leader of the Shimabara Rebellion.
External links
Media related to Kami-Amakusa, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons
- Kami-Amakusa City official website (Japanese)
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