Kama (嘉麻市, Kama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 34,800 in 18035 households, and a population density of 260 persons per km².[3] The total area of the city is 135.11 km2 (52.17 sq mi).
Kama
嘉麻市 | |
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 Location of Kama in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
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  Kama Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°35′54″N 130°43′10″E / 33.59833°N 130.71944°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka |
| Area | |
• Total | 135.11 km2 (52.17 sq mi) |
| Population (February 29, 2024) | |
• Total | 34,800 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 1180-1 Iwasaki, Kama City, Fukuoka-ken 820-0292 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Rhododendron |
| Tree | Sakura |
Geography
editKama is located almost in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture. The Onga River flows through the central part of the city, and the southern part of the city is surrounded by the Chikushi Mountains, which are over 1,000 meters above sea level.
Neighboring municipalities
editFukuoka Prefecture
Climate
editKama has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kama is 16.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 8877 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 30.28 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.73 °C.[4]
Demographics
editPer Japanese census data, the population of Kama is as shown below
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 112,212 | — |
| 1960 | 99,472 | −11.4% |
| 1970 | 58,420 | −41.3% |
| 1980 | 54,703 | −6.4% |
| 1990 | 52,497 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | 48,378 | −7.8% |
| 2010 | 42,589 | −12.0% |
| 2020 | 36,764 | −13.7% |
History
editThe area of Kama was part of ancient Chikuzen Province, and was ruled by the Asakura clan during the Sengoku period. During the Edo Period, the area was under the control of Fukuoka Domain, whose rules, the Kuroda clan, established a subsidiary domain in what is now Asakura called Akizuki Domain. Most of Kama was part of the holdings of Akizuki Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Usui and villages of Kumada, Inatsuki, Okuma, Senju, Miyano, Ashishira, Inatsuki, Kaho, Usui, Usui were established within Kaho District, Fukuoka. Okuma was raised to town status in 1892. Kumada was raised to town status in 1924 and renamed Yamada in 1925. In 1941, Unatsuki and Usui village were raised to town status and in 1954 Yamada was raised to city status. In 1955, the town of Okuma merged with the villages of Senju, Miyano, and Ashishira.
On March 27, 2006 - the city of Yamada City, and towns of Kaho, Usui, and Inazuki merged to form the city of Kama. The city hall's main office is the former Usui Town Hall.
Government
editKama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 16 members. Kama contributes one member to the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Fukuoka 8th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy
editDuring the Meiji period, Kama, along with the other municipalities of the Chikuho area, developed with the Kitakyushu industrial zone through coal mining, and is still considered part of to the Greater Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area. However, as the demand for coal decreased due to the energy revolution, the coal mines that had sponsored prosperity have closed, leading to depopulation.
Education
editKama has eight public elementary schools and five public junior high schools and two public high schools operated by the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped.
Transportation
editRailways
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Highways
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Notable people from Kama
edit- Hifumi Katō (born 1940), retired Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan
- Katsuto Momii (born 1943), Japanese businessman who was elected as NHK's 21st Director-General
- Kōji Seto (born 1988), Japanese actor, singer and member of D-BOYS
- Emi Takanabe (born 1985), Japanese swimmer, who specialized in freestyle events
- Kōhei Tsuka (1948–2010), Korean-Japanese playwright, theater director, and screenwriter (Real Name: Kim Pongung, Hangul: 김봉웅)
References
edit- ^ "福岡県嘉麻市の機械事故で救助活動終える". 西日本新聞me (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "嘉麻市で「山野ん楽」、若者が伝統の舞披露 五穀豊穣や家内安全祈る". 西日本新聞me (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Kama City official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
- ^ Kama climate: Average Temperature, weather by month
External links
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- Kama City official website (in Japanese)
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