Aso, Kumamoto
| Japanese Name: | 阿蘇市 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Kumamoto |
| Population: | 29,149 |
| Area: | 376.25: |
| Longitude | 131.1209554 |
| Latitude | 32.9519535 |
| Homepage: | http://www.city.aso.kumamoto.jp/ |
Aso, Kumamoto
Aso (阿蘇市, Aso-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
The modern city of Aso was established on February 11, 2005, from the merger of the former town of Aso, absorbing the town of Ichinomiya, and the village of Namino (all from Aso District).
As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 28,931, with 11,000 households and a population density of 76.89 persons per km2. The total area is 376.25 km2.
