Kikuchi, Kumamoto
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Kikuchi (菊池市, Kikuchi-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.[1] The city was founded on August 1, 1958. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 49,455[2] and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area is 276.66 km2 (106.82 sq mi).
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Kikuchi
菊池市 | |
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Coordinates: 32°59′N 130°49′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Minoru Egashira (since April 2013) |
Area | |
• Total | 276.66 km2 (106.82 sq mi) |
Population (March 31, 2017) | |
• Total | 49,455 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
Flower | Chrysanthemum morifolium |
Tree | Cherry blossom |
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On March 22, 2005, Kikuchi absorbed the towns of Shichijo and Shisui, and the village of Kyokushi (all from Kikuchi District) to create the new and expanded city of Kikuchi.