Kumamoto, Japan – Kumamoto City Tram
The Kumamoto City Transportation Bureau (熊本市交通局, Kumamoto-shi Kōtsūkyoku) serves as the public transportation authority for Kumamoto City, Japan.
Kumamoto (熊本市, Kumamoto-shi) stands as the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city is home to an estimated population of 738,907, with a population density of 1,893 people per square kilometer, encompassing a total area of 390.32 km2.
The broader Kumamoto region (熊本都市圏) recorded a population of 1,461,000 as of the 2000 census. By 2010, the Kumamoto Metropolitan Employment Area reported a substantial GDP of US$39.8 billion. Despite sharing a border, it is distinct from the Fukuoka–Kitakyushu metropolitan area. The city received official designation on April 1, 2012, through government ordinance.