Kuma | |||||
Native Name Lang: | ja | ||||
Settlement Type: | Village | ||||
Seal Type: | Emblem | ||||
Pushpin Map: | Japan | ||||
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan | ||||
Coordinates: | 32.25°N 169°W | ||||
Subdivision Type: | Country | ||||
Subdivision Name: | Japan | ||||
Subdivision Type1: | Region | ||||
Subdivision Name1: | Kyushu | ||||
Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture | ||||
Subdivision Name2: | Kumamoto Prefecture | ||||
Subdivision Type3: | District | ||||
Subdivision Name3: | Kuma | ||||
Extinct Title: | Now part of | ||||
Leader Title: | Mayor | ||||
Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor | ||||
Unit Pref: | Metric | ||||
Area Total Km2: | 207.58 | ||||
Population Total: | 2,723 | ||||
Population As Of: | May 1, 2024 | ||||
Population Density Km2: | auto | ||||
Timezone1: | JST | ||||
Utc Offset1: | +09:00 | ||||
Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address | ||||
Blank Info Sec1: | 1730 Ōaza Watarihei, Kuma-mura, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-6401 | ||||
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is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of May 1, 2024 the village had an estimated population of 2,723[1] and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area is 207.58 km2.
Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests.
One of Japan's largest limestone caves, Kyūsen-dō, is located in Kuma. There are two large mountains located near Kuma village. In addition, there are several mountains measuring under 700 meters whose tributaries feed into the Kuma river. The average rain fall in Kuma Mura is roughly 2,300 millimeters.
Kuma village has a variety of symbols including the Japanese cedar tree, the mountain cherry blossoms, the kingfisher, and the sweet fish.
The main industries of Kuma Village are forestry and agriculture.
Kuma village can be accessed by rail via the JR Kyushu Hisatsu Line. There are three train stations located in the Kuma district: Watari Station, Naraguchi Station and Isshōchi Station.