Reihoku, Kumamoto

Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°03′E / 32.500°N 130.050°E / 32.500; 130.050
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Reihoku
苓北町
Town
Flag of Reihoku
Official seal of Reihoku
Location of Reihoku in Kumamoto Prefecture
Location of Reihoku in Kumamoto Prefecture
Reihoku is located in Japan
Reihoku
Reihoku
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°30′N 130°03′E / 32.500°N 130.050°E / 32.500; 130.050
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture
DistrictAmakusa
Area
 • Total67.06 km2 (25.89 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
 • Total7,462
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.reihoku-kumamoto.jp

Reihoku (苓北町, Reihoku-machi) is a town located in Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 31 March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,462[1] and a density of 110 persons per km2. The total area is 67.06 km2.

Reihoku is home to the Kyushudenryoku Reihoku Power Station, a 1,400-megawatt coal-fired power station.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Official website of Reihoku Town" (in Japanese). Japan: Reihoku Town. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Reihoku power station". Global Energy Monitor Wiki. Retrieved 20 July 2021.

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