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Hitoyoshi

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city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Key facts

Country
Japan
Region
Kyushu
Prefecture
Kumamoto
Mayor
Hayato Matsuoka
Total
210.55 km (81.29 sq mi)
Density
141.73/km (367.09/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+09:00 ( JST )
City hall address
1578-1, Shimo-shiromoto-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto-ken 868-8601
Climate
Cfa
Website
Official website
Bird
Japanese bush-warbler
Flower
Ume
Tree
Oak

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Encyclopedic overview

Hitoyoshi City Hall Panorama of Hitoyoshi and Kuma River from Hitoyoshi Castle Hitoyoshi Castle ruins Hitoyoshi (Japanese: 人吉市, Hepburn: Hitoyoshi-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 29,842 in 15292 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km. The total area of the city is 210.55 km (81.29 sq mi).

Geography

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