Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Kumamoto: This prefectural capital is located on the western coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's main islands.

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Quick Facts about Kumamoto

Population 738,567
Country Japan
State Kumamoto (Japan)
County Kumamoto Shi
Twitter username kumamotocity_
Postal code 860-0006–862-0961
Phone Area Codes 096
Area 389.54 km2
Latitude & Longitude 32.8059,130.6918
Legislative body Q24874108
Capital city Kumamoto is capital of Kumamoto Domain, Kumamoto Prefecture
Establishment April 01, 1889 (137 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+09:00
Local time 08:01:18 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Kumamoto is located at 32°48'21"N 130°41'31"E (32.8058900, 130.6918100). It has 5 neighbors: Yamaga, Uto, Tamana, Shimabara and Kikuchi.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2010 734,474 - Romania 1930 census
2015 740,822 0.86% Romania 1930 census
2019 739,393 -0.19% Romania 1930 census
2020 738,567 -0.11% Romania 1930 census
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