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is a district located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The district covers two islands from the Ōsumi Islands, Tanegashima and Yakushima. The district has an estimated population of 29,706 with a total area of 789.16 km², according to 2005 Census. Contains 3 towns: *Nakatane *Minamitane *Yakushima ==History== *April 1, 1889 - Due to the town and village status enforcement, the villages of Kitatane, Nakatane, and Minamitane were formed within Kumage District. (3 towns) *March 29, 1896 - Absorbed Gomu District. (5 villages) *April 1, 1926 - The village of Kitatane gained town status and renamed to become the town of Nishiomote. (1 town, 4 villages) *November 10, 1940 - The village of Nakatane gained town status. (2 towns, 3 villages) *October 15, 1956 - The village of Minamitane gained town status. (3 towns, 2 villages) *April 1, 1958 - The village of Kamiyaku gained town status. (4 towns, 1 village) *October 1, 1958 - The town of Nishiomote gained city status. (3 towns, 1 village) *April 1, 1959 - The village of Shimoyaku gained town status and renamed to become the town of Yaku. (4 towns) *October 1, 2007 - The towns of Kamiyaku and Yaku merged to form the town of Yakushima.(3 towns) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kumage District, Kagoshima」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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