Amagi, Kagoshima

Amagi (天城町, Amagi-chō) is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Amagi 天城町
Town
Hetono Port, Amagi
Flag Emblem
Location of Amagi in Kagoshima Prefecture
Amagi
Coordinates: 27°48′45″N 128°54′27″E
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu (Amami Islands)
Prefecture	Kagoshima Prefecture
District	Ōshima
Area
• Total	80.35 km^2 (31.02 sq mi)
Population  (June 1, 2013)
• Total	6,350
• Density	79/km^2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Tree	Cycas revoluta
- Flower	Rhododendron
Phone number	0997-85-3111
Address	891-7612 Kagoshima-ken Ōshima-gun Amagi-chō Hetono 2691-1
Website	www.yui-amagi.com/modules/pico/

As of June 2013, the town has an estimated population of 6,350 and a population density of 79 persons per km². The total area is 80.35  km². The economy of the town is based on sugar cane, beef and seasonal tourism.

Geography

Amagi occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September.

Surrounding municipalities

• Tokunoshima
• Isen

History

Invasion of Ryukyu

During the Invasion of Ryukyu, a fleet of the Satsuma Domain landed at Amagi on April 17, 1609. The ships were besieged all night by locals until the next day, when troops fired into the crowds after being disembarked. A total of 50 people were killed.

Modern History

Amagi Village was established on April 1, 1908. As with all of Tokunoshima, the village came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. On 1 January 1961, Amagi was upgraded to town status.

Transport

Ports

• Hetono Port

Airport

• Tokunoshima Airport

Noted people from Amagi

• Kyokunankai Hiromitsu

External links

Media related to Amagi, Kagoshima at Wikimedia Commons

• Town website in Japanese] (in Japanese)