Mae-kō
Mae-kō is an area in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Mae-kō is situated nearby to the locality Jōnai, as well as near Byūdani.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nishi-Hitoyoshi Station.
Nishi-Hitoyoshi Station
Railway station
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Nishi-Hitoyoshi Station is a railway station on the Hisatsu Line in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company. Nishi-Hitoyoshi Station is situated 3½ km southwest of Mae-kō.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hitoyoshi and Yamae.
Hitoyoshi
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Hitoyoshi is the southernmost city of Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its river fog from late autumn to early spring, kuma shochu spirits, and ayu or sweetfish.
Yamae
Village
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Yamae is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the village had an estimated population of 3,177 in 1194 households, and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 121.19 km2. Yamae is situated 6 km north of Mae-kō.
Kuma
Village
Kuma is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2024 the village had an estimated population of 2,723 and a population density of 13 persons per km2. Kuma is situated 9 km west of Mae-kō.
Mae-kō
Latitude
32.25304° or 32° 15′ 11″ northLongitude
130.74962° or 130° 44′ 59″ eastElevation
218 metres (715 feet)Open location code
8Q4G7P3X+6RGeoNames ID
10215228
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Satellite Map
Discover Mae-kō from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Mae-kō” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “まえこう”
- Japanese: “マエコウ”
- Japanese: “万江甲”
Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Kamiharada Bashi and Teru Kaku.
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