Yamaga, Kumamoto

Yamaga
山鹿市
City

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Location of Yamaga in Kumamoto Prefecture
Yamaga

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°1′1″N 130°40′58″E / 33.01694°N 130.68278°E / 33.01694; 130.68278Coordinates: 33°1′1″N 130°40′58″E / 33.01694°N 130.68278°E / 33.01694; 130.68278
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Kensei Nakashima (since February 2005)
Area
  Total 299.67 km2 (115.70 sq mi)
Population (November 2013)
  Total 55,617
  Density 185.59/km2 (480.7/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Osmanthus fragrans
  Flower Rhododendron
  Bird Japanese bush warbler
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.yamaga.kumamoto.jp

Yamaga (山鹿市 Yamaga-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954.

On January 15, 2005, Yamaga absorbed the towns of Kahoku, Kamoto, Kaō and Kikuka (all from Kamoto District) to create the new and expanded city of Yamaga.

As of November 2013, the city has a population of 55,617 and a population density of 185.59 persons per km2. The total area is 299.67 km2.

Attractions include the Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum.

Notable people from Yamaga

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