was a town located in Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,904 and a density of 280.39 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 17.49 km<sup>2</sup>.
History
On March 31, 2004, Ryūgatake, along with the towns of Himedo, Matsushima and Ōyano (all from Amakusa District), was merged to create the city of Kami-Amakusa and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
References
External links
- Official website of Kami-Amakusa