Arao

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Arao-shi
荒 尾市
Arao
Geographical location in Japan
Arao (Japan)
Red pog.svg
Region : Kyushu
Prefecture : Kumamoto
Coordinates : 32 ° 59 '  N , 130 ° 26'  E Coordinates: 32 ° 59 '13 "  N , 130 ° 25' 59"  E
Basic data
Surface: 57.15 km²
Residents : 51,325
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 898 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 43204-1
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Arao
Tree : Shodai matsu
Flower : Nashi
town hall
Address : Arao City Hall
390 Kunaideme
Arao -shi
Kumamoto  864-8686
Website URL: http://www.city.arao.lg.jp/
Location Araos in Kumamoto Prefecture
Location of Araos in the prefecture

Arao ( Japanese 荒 尾市 , -shi ) is a Japanese city in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island .

geography

Arao is north of Kumamoto and south of Fukuoka and Kurume .

history

The city of Arao was created on April 1, 1942 from the merger of the municipality of Arao ( 荒 尾 町 , -machi ) with 4 villages ( 有 明 村 , 平 井村 , 八 幡 村 , 府 本村 ) in the Tamana district .

Attractions

Arao is home to the Greenland amusement park .

traffic

Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

Commons : Arao  - collection of images, videos and audio files
Arao Town Hall