Nagomi, Kumamoto

Summary

Nagomi (和水町, Nagomi-machi) is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]

Nagomi
和水町
Town
Nagomi town office
Nagomi town office
Flag of Nagomi
Official seal of Nagomi
Location of Nagomi in Kumamoto Prefecture
Location of Nagomi in Kumamoto Prefecture
Nagomi is located in Japan
Nagomi
Nagomi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°01′N 130°37′E / 33.017°N 130.617°E / 33.017; 130.617
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture
DistrictTamana
Area
 • Total98.75 km2 (38.13 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
 • Total10,030
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.nagomi.lg.jp

The town was formed on March 1, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Kikusui and Mikawa, both from Tamana District.

As of October 2016, the town has an approximate population of 10,030 and a density of about 100 persons per km2. The total area is 98.75 km2.

References edit

  1. ^ Odaira, Kazuki (2018-02-18). "Swedish man champions the art of sword-crafting". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  2. ^ "地域おこし協力隊員に赴任当日、役場職員「じゃあ、あとはよろしく」 携帯やパソコンの貸与もなく【よそ者生かして 地域おこし協力隊の今㊤】|熊本日日新聞社". 熊本日日新聞社 (in Japanese). 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2022-10-21.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Nagomi, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons
  • Nagomi official website (in Japanese)