was a Japanese town in Minamitakaki District, Nagasaki Prefecture.
As of March 31, 2014, the census reports that the town had a population of 9,166 people and a density of 108.29 people per km2. The total area was 50.84 km2.
On October 11, 2005, Obama was merged with the towns of Aino, Azuma, Chijiwa, Kunimi, Minamikushiyama, and Mizuho (all from Minamitakaki District) to create the city of Unzen.
Located at the foot of Mount Unzen, the area has volcanic hot springs (onsen) named Obama Onsen and Unzen Onsen.
References
External links Unzen official website Getty Images - people of Obama Onsen hot springs celebrating Barack Obama's election