Kikuchi (Kumamoto)

Kikuchi-shi 菊池 市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Kyushu
Prefecture :	Kumamoto
Coordinates :	32 ° 59 '  N , 130 ° 49'  E Coordinates: 32 ° 58 '46 "  N , 130 ° 48' 48"  E
Basic data
Surface:	276.66 km²
Residents :	46,707 (October 1, 2019)
Population density :	169 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	43210-5
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Tree :	cherry
Flower :	Garden chrysanthemum
Bird :	Japanese Bush Warbler
town hall
Address :	Kikuchi City Hall 888 Waifu Kikuchi -shi Kumamoto  861-1392
Website URL:	http://www.city.kikuchi.kumamoto.jp
Location of Kikuchis in Kumamoto Prefecture

Kikuchi ( Japanese 菊池 市 , -shi ) is a Japanese city in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island .

geography

Kikuchi is northeast of Kumamoto and west of Aso . The Aso Kujū National Park is a popular excursion destination .

history

Kikuchi received town charter on August 1, 1958 .

traffic

• Street:
  • National roads 325, 387, 443

Town twinning

• Tōno , Japan
• Nishimera , Japan
• Gimje , South Korea, since 1985
• Sishui , People's Republic of China, since 1994
• Cheongwon , South Korea, since 2005

Neighboring cities and communities

• Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Aso
  • Yamaga
  • Koshi
  • Ueki
  • Ōto
• Ōita Prefecture
  • Hita

Web links

Commons : Kikuchi  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Kikuchi City Hall