Population 9,949 (31 Jan 2012) | District Kamiukena Local time Sunday 7:47 AM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 1°C, Wind NE at 3 km/h, 73% Humidity Points of interest Daihō‑ji Temple No 44, Omogosangaku Museum, Kumakogencho Museum, Furuiwaya Hot Spring, Saragamine | ||
Kumakōgen (久万高原町, Kumakōgen-chō) is a town in Kamiukena District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Kumakogen Kamiukena District Ehime Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- References
Map of Kumakogen, Kamiukena District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
The town was formed on August 1, 2004 from the merger of the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa, Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District.
As of January 31, 2012, the town has an estimated population of 9,949, with 4,891 households and a population density of 17.06 persons per km². The total area is 583.66 km².
Geography
Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest mountain in Shikoku at 1982 m is located on the border between Seiyo to the northeast. Because the town is very mountainous, settlements are located along the Omogo River (Niyodo River). The climate is cool and wet in the summer and winters cold with snow.
Neighbouring municipalities
References
Kumakōgen, Ehime Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA