Obama, Nagasaki
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Obama (小浜町 Obama-chō) was a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.[citation needed]
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,836 and a density of 213.14 persons per km². The total area was 50.84 km². The town celebrated when Barack Obama became president of the United States.[citation needed]
On October 11, 2005, Obama, along with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama and Mizuho (all from Minamitakaki District), was merged to create the city of Unzen.[citation needed]
Located at the foot of Mount Unzen, the area is famous for volcanic hot springs (onsen) named Obama Onsen and Unzen Onsen.
Coordinates: 32°43′19″N 130°12′29″E / 32.722°N 130.208°E
External links
- Unzen official website (Japanese)
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