Amakusa, Kumamoto
 Amakusa's location in Kumamoto, Japan. |
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  Amakusa's location in Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 683.17 km2 (263.77 sq mi) |
| Population (as of January 2008) | |
| Total | 93,047 |
| Density | 136 /km² (352 /sq mi) |
| Location | 32°28′N 130°12′E / 32.467, 130.2Coordinates: 32°28′N 130°12′E / 32.467, 130.2 |
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| Amakusa Government Office | |
| Mayor | Kimihiro Yasuda |
| Address | 8-1 Higashihamamachi, Amakusa-shi, Kumamoto-ken 863-0014 |
| Phone number | 0969-23-1111 |
| Official website: City of Amakusa | |
Amakusa (天草市, Amakusa-shi?) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of January 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 93,047 and a density of 136 persons per km². The total area is 683.17 km².
The city was born on March 27, 2006, as a result of the merger between the cities of Hondo and Ushibuka and the towns of Amakusa, Ariake, Goshoura, Itsuwa, Kawaura, Kuratake, Shinwa and Sumoto (all from Amakusa District).
External links
Media related to Amakusa, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons- Official website in Japanese
- Amakusa Naval Air Group Monument
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| Amakusa | Arao | Aso | Hitoyoshi | Kami-Amakusa | Kikuchi | Kōshi | Kumamoto (capital) | Minamata | Tamana | Uki | Uto | Yamaga | Yatsushiro | |||
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| Amakusa | Ashikita | Aso | Kamimashiki | Kamoto | Kikuchi | Kuma | Shimomashiki | Tamana | Yatsushiro | |||
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