Kashima, Kumamoto

Kashima
嘉島町
Town

Location of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture
Kashima

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°44′N 130°45′E / 32.733°N 130.750°ECoordinates: 32°44′N 130°45′E / 32.733°N 130.750°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
District Kamimashiki
Government
  Mayor Yasuomi Araki
Area
  Total 16.66 km2 (6.43 sq mi)
Population (2003)
  Total 8,265
  Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website Town of Kashima

Kashima (嘉島町 Kashima-machi) is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,265 and a density of 496.10 persons per km². The total area is 16.66 km².

External links

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