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Tamana district, Administrative district in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

The district spans over 211 square kilometers and includes the towns of Gyokutō, Nankan, Nagasu, and Nagomi within its boundaries.

Tamana district was formally established in 1879 as part of the administrative reforms during the early stages of the Meiji period.

The district maintains strong connections to regional traditions through its position in Kumamoto Prefecture and local municipal organization patterns.

The district manages a population of 47,029 residents across its four main municipalities, with a density of 222 people per square kilometer.

The district underwent substantial changes in 2005 when three towns merged into Tamana City, followed by the 2006 merger creating Nagomi.

Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

Inception: January 20, 1879

GPS coordinates: 33.02806,130.59000

Latest update: March 29, 2025 04:46

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