Minamikyūshū

Minamikyūshū
南九州市
City

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°E / 31.37778; 130.44194Coordinates: 31°22′40″N 130°26′31″E / 31.37778°N 130.44194°E / 31.37778; 130.44194
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)
Symbols
  Tree Cherry blossom, Tea
  Flower sunflower
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 6204 Chiran-cho kōri, Minamikyushu-shi, Kagoshima-ken
897-0392
Website www.city.minamikyushu.lg.jp

Minamikyūshū (南九州市 Minamikyūshū-shi, lit. "South Kyushu") 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).


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