Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Minamioguni in 2020 is 3,750 people.
History
The area of Oguni was part of ancient Higo Province, During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of Kumamoto Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the village of Minamioguni was established.Minamioguni was raised to town status on November 1, 1969.
Government
Minamioguni has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Minamioguni, collectively with the other municipalities of Aso District contributes one member to the Kumamoto Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Kumamoto 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy
The main economic activities in Minamioguni are agriculture (rice, highland vegetables, livestock), forestry (Oguni cedar and cypress), and tourism (hot springs, outdoor activities).
Education
Minamiguni has three public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.
Transportation
Railways
The town does not have any passenger railway service. Aso Station on the JR Kyushu Hōhi Main Line is the nearest station.
Highways
Local attractions
thumb|260px|Kurokawa onsen
- Kurokawa onsen
References
External links
- Minamioguni official website
- kurokawa onsen