Akune, Kagoshima

Akune (阿久根市, Akune-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952.

Akune
阿久根市
Location of Akune in Kagoshima Prefecture
Akune
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°1′N 130°13′E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKagoshima Prefecture
Government
  MayorYoshimasa Nishihira (since January 2011)
Area
  Total134.30 km2 (51.85 sq mi)
Population
 (April 2008)
  Total23,887
  Density178/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address200 Tsurumichō, Akune-shi, Kagoshima-ken
899-1696
ClimateCfa
Websitewww.city.akune.kagoshima.jp
Symbols
FlowerTsuwabuki (Asteraceae farfugium japonicum)
TreePomelo

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 23,887 and a population density of 178 persons per km2. The total area is 134.30 km2.

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