Takamori, Kumamoto

Last updated
Takamori
高森町
Town
Takamori town hall.JPG
Takamori town hall
Flag of Takamori, Kumamoto.svg
Flag
Emblem of Takamori, Kumamoto.svg
Seal
Takamori, Kumamoto
Location of Takamori in Kumamoto Prefecture
Takamori in Kumamoto Prefecture Ja.svg
Japan location map with side map of the Ryukyu Islands.svg
Red pog.svg
Takamori
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°49′38″N131°7′19″E / 32.82722°N 131.12194°E / 32.82722; 131.12194
CountryJapan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Kumamoto
District Aso
Area
 • Total
175.06 km2 (67.59 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
 • Total
5,889
 • Density34/km2 (87/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2168 Ōji-Takamori, Takamori-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-1602
Climate Cfa
Website Official website
Symbols
Flower Lilium
Tree Prunus serrulata

Takamori (高森町, Takamori-machi) is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 5889 in 2965 households, and a population density of 34 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the town is 175.06 km2 (67.59 sq mi).

Contents

Geography

Takamori Spring Tunnel Park in May TakamoriSpringTunnelPark.jpg
Takamori Spring Tunnel Park in May
Mt. Nekodake Mt.nekodake.jpg
Mt. Nekodake

Takamori is located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, within the caldera of Mount Aso. It touches Ōita prefecture to the northeast and Miyazaki prefecture to the east. The town is divided into four areas, called Takamori, Shikimi, Kusakabe, and Nojiri. The city hall is situated in the Takamori area, where over half of the town population resides.

Surrounding municipalities

Kumamoto Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture

Ōita Prefecture

Climate

Takamori has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot, humid summers and cool winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, especially during June and July. The average annual temperature in Takamori is 13.4 °C (56.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 2,435.1 mm (95.87 in) with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.3 °C (75.7 °F), and lowest in January, at around 2.2 °C (36.0 °F). [2] The highest temperature ever recorded in Takamori was 34.8 °C (94.6 °F) on 6 August 1994; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −13.2 °C (8.2 °F) on 25 January 1998.

[3]

Climate data for Takamori (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)18.8
(65.8)		20.8
(69.4)		25.9
(78.6)		28.0
(82.4)		31.0
(87.8)		34.0
(93.2)		34.4
(93.9)		34.8
(94.6)		33.3
(91.9)		29.3
(84.7)		24.7
(76.5)		21.0
(69.8)		34.8
(94.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)6.8
(44.2)		8.8
(47.8)		12.7
(54.9)		18.0
(64.4)		22.6
(72.7)		24.6
(76.3)		28.4
(83.1)		29.2
(84.6)		26.0
(78.8)		20.9
(69.6)		15.3
(59.5)		9.3
(48.7)		18.6
(65.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)2.2
(36.0)		3.6
(38.5)		7.1
(44.8)		12.2
(54.0)		16.9
(62.4)		20.3
(68.5)		23.9
(75.0)		24.3
(75.7)		21.1
(70.0)		15.5
(59.9)		9.9
(49.8)		4.2
(39.6)		13.4
(56.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−2.0
(28.4)		−1.1
(30.0)		2.0
(35.6)		6.6
(43.9)		11.7
(53.1)		16.5
(61.7)		20.5
(68.9)		20.8
(69.4)		17.2
(63.0)		10.8
(51.4)		4.9
(40.8)		−0.4
(31.3)		9.0
(48.1)
Record low °C (°F)−13.2
(8.2)		−12.6
(9.3)		−8.6
(16.5)		−4.2
(24.4)		2.1
(35.8)		6.7
(44.1)		11.6
(52.9)		12.7
(54.9)		4.9
(40.8)		−1.4
(29.5)		−4.9
(23.2)		−9.5
(14.9)		−13.2
(8.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches)74.6
(2.94)		105.9
(4.17)		156.7
(6.17)		164.1
(6.46)		189.7
(7.47)		536.0
(21.10)		447.9
(17.63)		229.5
(9.04)		250.5
(9.86)		113.1
(4.45)		91.5
(3.60)		75.5
(2.97)		2,435.1
(95.87)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)8.19.612.211.410.516.215.512.811.58.48.38.3132.8
Mean monthly sunshine hours 116.3125.1151.8177.3184.0115.0147.4171.8139.2163.5138.7126.21,761.4
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency [3] [2]

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Takamori in 2020 is 5,789 people. [4] Takamori has been conducting censuses since 1920.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 8,899—    
1925 9,387+5.5%
1930 10,035+6.9%
1935 10,838+8.0%
1940 10,202−5.9%
1945 12,721+24.7%
1950 13,002+2.2%
1955 13,792+6.1%
1960 13,652−1.0%
1965 12,045−11.8%
1970 10,444−13.3%
YearPop.±%
1975 9,352−10.5%
1980 8,806−5.8%
1985 8,531−3.1%
1990 8,069−5.4%
1995 7,703−4.5%
2000 7,300−5.2%
2005 7,081−3.0%
2010 6,718−5.1%
2015 6,325−5.8%
2020 5,789−8.5%
Takamori population statistics [4]

History

The area of Takamori was part of ancient Higo Province, During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of Kumamoto Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Takamori was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.

Government

Takamori has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of ten members. Takamori, collectively with the other municipalities in Aso District, contributes one member to the Kumamoto Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of the Kumamoto 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The main industries of Takamori are agriculture, forestry, and tourism. Agriculture has developed through field crops, rice cultivation, flower and tobacco production, livestock farming, and forestry. In recent years, the branding of highland vegetables such as radishes and cabbages has been promoted, and watermelon and melon production has also become popular.

Education

Takamori has one public elementary school and one public junior high school operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railways

Minamiaso Rail logo.jpg Minamiaso Railway Company - Takamori Line

Highway

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yame</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Yame is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023, the city had an estimated population of 37,782 in 16050 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 482.44 km2 (186.27 sq mi). Yamecha is produced in Yame and surrounding areas, and is a tea known throughout Japan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Hitoyoshi is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 29,842 in 15292 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 210.55 km2 (81.29 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yamaga, Kumamoto</span> City in Kyūshū, Japan

Yamaga is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 48,181 in 21996 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 299.69 km2 (115.71 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kikuchi, Kumamoto</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Kikuchi is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 46,684 in 20392 households, and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 276.85 km2 (106.89 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saiki, Ōita</span> City in Ōita Prefecture, Japan

Saiki is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023, the city had an estimated population of 65,870 in 32921 households, and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 903.11 km2 (348.69 sq mi), making it the largest city by area in Kyushu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taketa, Ōita</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Taketa is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 3 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 19,456 in 9838 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 477.53 km2 (184.38 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kitsuki, Ōita</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Kitsuki is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023, the city had an estimated population of 26,761 in 13199 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 280.08 km2 (108.14 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ebino, Miyazaki</span> City in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

Ebino is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 16,397 in 7775 households, and a population density of 58 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 282.93 km2 (109.24 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nishimera, Miyazaki</span> Village in Kyushu, Japan

Nishimera is a village located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the village had an estimated population of 1,040 in 533 households, and a population density of 3.8 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 271.51 square kilometres (104.83 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Takachiho, Miyazaki</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Takachiho is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town has an estimated population of 11,065 in 4865 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 237.54 square kilometres (91.71 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gokase, Miyazaki</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Gokase is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2023, the town has an estimated population of 3400 in 1504 households and a population density of 20 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 171.73 square kilometres (66.31 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kusu, Ōita</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Kusu is a town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023, the town had an estimated population of 14,085 in 6590 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 286.51 km2 (110.62 sq mi)

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aso, Kumamoto</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Aso is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 24,240 in 11741 households, and a population density of 64 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 376.30 km2 (145.29 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Minamioguni, Kumamoto</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Minamioguni is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the town had an estimated population of 3,831 in 1870 households, and a population density of 33 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 115.90 km2 (44.75 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asagiri, Kumamoto</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Asagiri is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 14,134 in 5774 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 159.56 km2 (61.61 sq mi). The word "asagiri" translates as "morning mist".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bungo-Ōno</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Bungo-Ōno is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 32,846 in 15706 households, and a population density of 54 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 603.13 km2 (232.87 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Minamiaso, Kumamoto</span> Village in Kyushu, Japan

Minamiaso is a village in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the village had an estimated population of 10,071 in 4821 households, and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 137.32 km2 (53.02 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yamato, Kumamoto</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Yamato is a town in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the town had an estimated population of 13,032 in 6274 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 544.67 km2 (210.30 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Misato, Miyazaki</span> Town in Kyushu, Japan

Misato is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2023, the town has an estimated population of 4297 in 2020 households, and a population density of 9.8 persons per km². The total area of the town is 448.84 square kilometres (173.30 sq mi)..

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shibushi, Kagoshima</span> City in Kyushu, Japan

Shibushi is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024, the city had an estimated population of 28,889 in 15135 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the city is 290.21 km2 (112.05 sq mi).

References

  1. ↑ "Takamori town official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. 1 2 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA . Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  3. 1 2 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA . Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Takamori population statistics


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.