Obama, Nagasaki
Obama (小浜町 Obama-chō?) was a town located in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.[citation needed]
As of March 31, 2014, the town had a population of 9,166 persons [1] and a density of 108.29 persons per km². The total area was 50.84 km². The town celebrated when Barack Obama became president of the United States.
On October 11, 2005, Obama, along with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama and Mizuho (all from Minamitakaki District), was merged to create the city of Unzen.[citation needed]
Located at the foot of Mount Unzen, the area is famous for volcanic hot springs (onsen) named Obama Onsen and Unzen Onsen.
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References
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External links
- Unzen official website (Japanese)
- Getty Images - people of Obama Onsen hot springs celebrating Barack Obama's election
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