Kama, Fukuoka

Kama
嘉麻市
City

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Location of Kama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kama

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 33°33′47.7″N 130°42′42.5″E / 33.563250°N 130.711806°E / 33.563250; 130.711806Coordinates: 33°33′47.7″N 130°42′42.5″E / 33.563250°N 130.711806°E / 33.563250; 130.711806
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture
Area
  Total 135.18 km2 (52.19 sq mi)
Population (2010)
  Total 44,002
  Density 330/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.city.kama.lg.jp

Kama (嘉麻市 Kama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The modern city of Kama was established on March 27, 2006, from the merger of the city of Yamada, and the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui (all from Kaho District).

The area has several Kofun, or Japanese burial mounds.

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