Takamori, Kumamoto

Japanese city
Name = Takamori Town
JapaneseName = 高森町
Prefecture = Kumamoto Prefecture
Region = Kyūshū
Area_km2 = 174.90
Population = 7,018
PopDate = October 1, 2007
Density_km2 = 40.1
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CityHallPostalCode = 869-1602
CityHallAddress = Takamori-machi, 2168 Ōji-Takamori
CityHallPhone = 0967-62-1111
CityHallLink = [http://www.town.takamori.kumamoto.jp/ Takamori Town]
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nihongo|Takamori|高森町|Takamori-machi is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto, Japan.

As of October 1, 2007 the town has an estimated population of 7,018 and a density of 40.1 persons per km². The total area is 174.90 km².

Geography

Located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, it is located in the caldera of Mount Aso. It touches Ōita prefecture to the northeast and Miyazaki prefecture to the east. The town is divided into four areas, called Takamori, Iromi, Kusabe, and Nojiri. The city hall is situated in the Takamori area, where over half of the town population is inhabited.

Mountains: Mount Aso, Nakadake, Nekodake
Rivers: Shirakawa

urrounding municipalities

*Kumamoto Prefecture
**Minamiaso
**Aso
**Yamato
*Ōita Prefecture
**Taketa
*Miyazaki Prefecture
**Takachiho

Education

*High Schools
**Takamori High School
*Junior High Schools
**Takamori Higashi Junior High School
**Takamori Junior High School
*Primary Schools
**Takamori Higashi Elementary School
**Takamori Chūō Elementary School

External links

* [http://www.town.takamori.kumamoto.jp/ Official website] ja icon