Minamisatsuma

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Minamisatsuma
南さつま市
City
Location of Minamisatsuma in Kagoshima
Location of Minamisatsuma in Kagoshima
Minamisatsuma is located in Japan
Minamisatsuma
Minamisatsuma
Location in Japan
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Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kagoshima
Government
 • Mayor Teruo Honbo (since November 2009)
Area
 • Total 283.30 km2 (109.38 sq mi)
Population (May 31, 2011)
 • Total 39,012
 • Density 137.71/km2 (356.7/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Podocarpus macrophyllus
 • Flower Farfugium japonicum
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 2648 Kaseda Kawabata, Minamisatsuma-shi, Kagoshima-ken
897-8501
Website www.city.minamisatsuma.lg.jp

Minamisatsuma (南さつま市 Minamisatsuma-shi?) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

As of May 31, 2011, population data, the city has an estimated population of 39,012 with 18,711 households and a population density of 137.71 persons per km². The total area is 283.30 km².

The modern city of Minamisatsuma was established on November 7, 2005, from the merger of the old city of Kaseda, with the town of Kinpō (from Hioki District), and the towns of Bonotsu, Kasasa and Ōura (all from Kawanabe District).

Bansei Tokkō Peace Museum is located in the city.

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