Kuma, Kumamoto
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| Kuma 球磨村 |
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| Coordinates: 32°15′N 130°39′E / 32.25°N 130.65°ECoordinates: 32°15′N 130°39′E / 32.25°N 130.65°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyūshū |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| District | Kuma District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 207.73 km2 (80.2 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2008) | |
| • Total | 4,491 |
| • Density | 21.6/km2 (55.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
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| - Tree | Cryptomeria |
| - Flower | Sakura |
| - Bird | Common Kingfisher |
| Phone number | 0966-32-1111 |
| Address | 1730 Ōaza Watarihei, Kuma-mura, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-6401 |
| Website | Village of Kuma |
Kuma (球磨村 Kuma-mura) is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.
As of April 1, 2008 the village had an estimated population of 4,491 and a population density of 21.6 persons per km². The total area is 207.73 km².
Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests.
One of Japan's largest limestone caves, Kyūsen-dō, is located in Kuma.
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- Kuma official website (Japanese)
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