Kumamoto prefecture (熊本県; Kumamoto-ken) is located on Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kumamoto.
|
Kumamoto prefectural symbol |
|
| Capital | Kumamoto |
| Region: | Kyushu |
| Island: | Kyushu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 16th
6,908.45 km² 0.2% |
| Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 22nd
1,859,451 269/km² |
| Districts: | 11 |
| Municipalities: | 94 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-43 |
| Symbols | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Flower: | Gentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri) |
| Pref. Tree: | Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) |
| Pref. Bird: | Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) |
| Table of contents |
|
2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
History
Historically the area was called Higo province and was renamed to Kumamoto prefecture during the Meiji Restoration as part of the abolition of the feudal system.
Geography
Kumamoto prefecture is located in the center of Kyushu. It is surrounded by the Shimabara Bay to the west, Fukuoka and Oita prefectures to the north, Miyzaki prefecture to the east, and Kagoshima prefecture to the south.
Cities
Districts
Economy