Takamori, Kumamoto


Takamori is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,189 and a density of 35 persons per km². The total area is 174.90 km².

Geography

Located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, it is located in 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.