Kuma, Kumamoto

Kuma
球磨村
Village

Location of Kuma in Kumamoto Prefecture
Kuma

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 32°15′N 130°39′E / 32.250°N 130.650°ECoordinates: 32°15′N 130°39′E / 32.250°N 130.650°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
District Kuma
Area
 • Total 207.73 km2 (80.21 sq mi)
Population (April 1, 2008)
 • Total 4,491
 • Density 21.6/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Cryptomeria
- Flower Sakura
- Bird Common Kingfisher
Address 1730 Ōaza Watarihei, Kuma-mura, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-ken
869-6401
Phone number 0966-32-1111
Website Village of Kuma

Kuma (球磨村 Kuma-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 1, 2008 the village had an estimated population of 4,491 and a population density of 21.6 persons per km². The total area is 207.73 km².

Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests.

One of Japan's largest limestone caves, Kyūsen-dō, is located in Kuma. There are two large mountains located near Kuma village. In addition, there are several mountains measuring under 700 meters whose tributaries feed into the Kuma river. The average rain fall in Kuma Mura is roughly 2,300 millimeters.

Kuma village has a variety of symbols including the Japanese Cedar tree, the Mountain Cherry Blossoms, the Halcylon, and the sweet fish.

The main industries of Kuma Village are forestry and agriculture.

Kuma village can be accessed by rail via the JR Kyushu line JR Hisatsu Line. There are three train stations located in the Kuma district: Watari Station, Naraguchi station and Isshochi station.

External links

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