Kamimine, Saga

Kamimine
上峰町
Town

Kamimine town hall

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Location of Kamimine in Saga Prefecture
Kamimine

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°19′N 130°26′E / 33.317°N 130.433°E / 33.317; 130.433Coordinates: 33°19′N 130°26′E / 33.317°N 130.433°E / 33.317; 130.433
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Saga Prefecture
District Miyaki
Area
 • Total 12.79 km2 (4.94 sq mi)
Population (February 1, 2009)
 • Total 9,127
 • Density 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Camellia
 • Flower Scarlet Sage
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 383-1 Ōaza Bōsho, Kamimine-chō, Miyaki-gun, Saga-ken
849-0123
Website www.town.kamimine.lg.jp

Kamimine (上峰町 Kamimine-chō) is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Geography

Kamimine is located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of central Saga, the capital city. It is also about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of Kurume, a major city in Fukuoka Prefecture. There is a lot of flat land in Kamimine as the town area consists largely of the Saga Plains. However, the northern part of town contains Mt. Chinzei.

Adjoining municipalities

History

Industry

The main industry in Kamimine is agriculture, particularly rice.

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Transportation

Air

The closest airports are Saga Airport and Fukuoka Airport.

Rail

The Nagasaki Main Line runs through Kamimine, but there are no stations within the town borders. The closest station is Yoshinogari-kōen Station in neighboring Yoshinogari.

Road

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