Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto
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Hitoyoshi (人吉市, Hitoyoshi-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on February 11, 1942.[1] As of April 2024,[update] the city has an estimated population of 29,879 and a population density of 141 per km2. The total area is 210.55 km2.[2]
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Hitoyoshi
人吉市 | |
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Coordinates: 32°13′N 130°45′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hayato Matsuoka |
Area | |
• Total | 210.55 km2 (81.29 sq mi) |
Population (April 31, 2024) | |
• Total | 29,879 |
• Density | 141/km2 (370/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 | www |
Symbols | |
Bird | Japanese bush-warbler |
Flower | Ume |
Tree | Oak |
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It is famous for boat trips on the river and hot springs. Aoi Aso Shrine, one of the National Treasures of Japan, is located in Hitoyoshi.
It is bounded to the north, east, and west by towns of Kuma District, and to the south by Kagoshima Prefecture.