Yūsui, Kagoshima
Yūsui 湧水町 | ||
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Town | ||
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Location of Yūsui in Kagoshima Prefecture | ||
Yūsui Location in Japan | ||
Coordinates: 31°57′43″N 130°44′10″E / 31.96194°N 130.73611°ECoordinates: 31°57′43″N 130°44′10″E / 31.96194°N 130.73611°E | ||
Country | Japan | |
Region | Kyushu | |
Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture | |
District | Aira | |
Area | ||
• Total | 144.33 km2 (55.73 sq mi) | |
Population (July 1, 2005) | ||
• Total | 12,220 | |
• Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
Website |
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Yūsui (湧水町 Yūsui-chō) is a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of September 1, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 11,420 and the density of 79.1 persons per km². The total area is 144.33 km².
The town was founded on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Kurino and Yoshimatsu, both from Aira District.
"Yūsui" literally means "spring water", referring to springs in the town.
Geography
Culture
Transportation
External links
- Media related to Yūsui, Kagoshima at Wikimedia Commons
- Yūsui official website (Japanese)
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