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Shimabara, Nagasaki
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Shimabara (島原市, Shimabara-shi) is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As of 30 June 2024[update], the city had an estimated population of 42,181 in 19917 households, and a population density of 510 people per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 170.13 km2 (65.69 sq mi).
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Shimabara
島原市 | |
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![]() Location of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture | |
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Coordinates: 32°47′17″N 130°22′13″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Nagasaki |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ryūzaburō Furukawa (from December 2012) |
Area | |
• Total | 82.96 km2 (32.03 sq mi) |
Population (June 30, 2024) | |
• Total | 42,181 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 537, Uenomachi, Shimabara-shi, Nagasaki-ken 855-8555 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | Official website |
Symbols | |
Flower | Prunus mume |
Tree | camphor tree |
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