Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto
Hitoyoshi (人吉市, Hitoyoshi-shi) is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on February 11, 1942. As of November 2022, the city has an estimated population of 30,752 and a population density of 144 per km2. The total area is 210.55 km2.
Hitoyoshi
人吉市 | |
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Kuma River running through the city | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
Hitoyoshi Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°13′N 130°45′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hayato Matsuoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 210.55 km2 (81.29 sq mi) |
| Population (November 1, 2022) | |
| • Total | 30,752 |
| • Density | 144/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1578-1, Shimo-shiromoto-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto-ken 868-8601 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese bush-warbler |
| Flower | Ume |
| Tree | Oak |
It is famous for boat trips on the river and hot springs. Aoi Aso Shrine, one of the National Treasures of Japan, is located in Hitoyoshi.
It is bounded to the north, east, and west by towns of Kuma District, and to the south by Kagoshima Prefecture.
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