Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima

Minamisatsuma
南さつま市
City

Location of Minamisatsuma in Kagoshima
Minamisatsuma

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 31°24′8″N 130°18′11″E / 31.40222°N 130.30306°ECoordinates: 31°24′8″N 130°18′11″E / 31.40222°N 130.30306°E
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kagoshima
Government
 • Mayor Teruo Honbo (since November 2009)
Area
 • Total 283.30 km2 (109.38 sq mi)
Population (May 31, 2011)
 • Total 39,012
 • Density 137.71/km2 (356.7/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Symbols
- Tree Podocarpus macrophyllus
- Flower Farfugium japonicum
Address 2648 Kaseda Kawabata, Minamisatsuma-shi, Kagoshima-ken
897-8501
Phone number 0993-53-2111
Website Minamisatsuma

Minamisatsuma (南さつま市 Minamisatsuma-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 31, 2011, population data, the city has an estimated population of 39,012 with 18,711 households and a population density of 137.71 persons per km². The total area is 283.30 km².

The modern city of Minamisatsuma was established on November 7, 2005, from the merger of the old city of Kaseda, with the town of Kinpō (from Hioki District), and the towns of Bonotsu, Kasasa and Ōura (all from Kawanabe District).

Bansei Tokkō Peace Museum is located in the city.

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