Aso, Kumamoto
Aso (阿蘇市, Aso-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Aso
阿蘇市 | |
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Aso City with Mount Aso | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
Aso Location in Japan Aso Aso (Kyushu) Aso Aso (Japan) | |
| Coordinates: 32°56′54″N 131°07′26″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| First official recorded | 280 BC |
| City settled | February 11, 2005 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yoshioki Sato (since March 2005) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 376.25 km2 (145.27 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2017) | |
| • Total | 27,039 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | Ichinomiya Miyaji 504-1, Aso City Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県阿蘇市一の宮町宮地504番地１) 869-2695 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Aso City official website (in Japanese) |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Green pheasant |
| Flower | Gentiana scabra |
| Tree | Azalea |
The modern city of Aso was established on February 11, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Aso, absorbing the town of Ichinomiya, and the village of Namino (all from Aso District).
As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 27,039, with 11,355 households and a population density of 72 people per km2. The total area is 376.25 km2.
The city is situated within Aso Caldera. The source of the Kikuchi River is located in the city.
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