Reihoku, Kumamoto
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Reihoku is a town in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, situated on Shimoshima Island. Historically, the area was part of Higo Province and a stronghold of the Shiki clan. It served as a key center within the Amakusa region during the Edo period, directly controlled by the Tokugawa shogunate.
Statistics
Area
67.58 km²
Population
6,264