Obama, Nagasaki

Coordinates: 32°43′19″N 130°12′29″E / 32.722°N 130.208°E / 32.722; 130.208
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Obama (小浜町, Obama-chō) was a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.[citation needed]

Flag of Obama, Nagasaki

As of March 31, 2014, the town had a population of 9,166 persons [1] and a density of 108.29 persons per km². The total area was 50.84 km². The town celebrated when Barack Obama became president of the United States.

On October 11, 2005, Obama, along with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama and Mizuho (all from Minamitakaki District), was merged to create the city of Unzen.[citation needed]

Located at the foot of Mount Unzen, the area is famous for volcanic hot springs (onsen) named Obama Onsen and Unzen Onsen.

Obama, Unzen in 2011

32°43′19″N 130°12′29″E / 32.722°N 130.208°E / 32.722; 130.208

References

  1. ^ Unzen City Official Website. "Population by Residents' Associations". Retrieved 14 May 2014.

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