Southwest of Fukuokaken, Utmost south part of Kyushu island, one of four largest island of Japan.
Population
13,139 persons. 4,988 households
Features of Region
Typica remote mountain village, 80% of entire area is covered by woodland.
Major Industry
Agriculture, forestry
Details of Agreement conclusion
Professor Pakseongsu, studying Dangun legend, belonged to Korea spirit culture study, visited said city and found they have a same legend on Hikosan Mountain as our Dangunlegend on Manisan Mountain and recommended exchange of cultures.
School
Primary school 7, Middle school 3, High school 1, Kindergarten 2
Cultural Assets
National designation 11, City designation 11, Local(Town) designation 5.
Financial Institution
Bank 1, Trust Bank 1, Agriculture cooperation association 1, Post office 6.