Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima
| Minamikyūshū 南九州市 | ||
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From top:Mount Ōno, statue of Buddha at Shimizu-iwaya Park, tea plantation, Chiran-Tokkō Heiwa Hall | ||
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 Location of Minamikyūshū in Kagoshima Prefecture | ||
  Minamikyūshū Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 31°22′40″N 130°26′31″E / 31.37778°N 130.44194°ECoordinates: 31°22′40″N 130°26′31″E / 31.37778°N 130.44194°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kyushu | |
| Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kanpei Shimoide (since December 2007 and former Chiran mayor since September 2001) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 357.85 km2 (138.17 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 31, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 39,738 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Cherry blossom, Tea | |
| - Flower | sunflower | |
| Address |
6204 Chiran-cho kōri, Minamikyushu-shi, Kagoshima-ken 897-0392 | |
| Phone number | 0993-83-2511 | |
| Website |
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Minamikyūshū (南九州市 Minamikyūshū-shi) is a city located on the southern tip of Satsuma Peninsula, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 39,738, with 17,288 households and a population density of 111.05 per km². The total area is 357.85 km².
The modern city of Minamikyūshū was established on December 1, 2007, from the merger of the town of Ei (from Ibusuki District), and the towns of Chiran and Kawanabe (both from Kawanabe District).
External links
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Media related to Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima at Wikimedia Commons - Minamikyūshū City official website (Japanese)
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