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Kagoshima, Kagoshima

Japan

Regional capital31.5667° N, 130.5500° E

Kagoshima is a city located in Japan, within the Kagoshima province. With a population of 595,049, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population595,049
ProvinceKagoshima
Coordinates31.5667° N, 130.5500° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#29 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Kagoshima Airport

KOJInternational

30.8 km away

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JMSDF Kanoya Air Base

RJFYRegional

35.3 km away

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Taragi Auxiliary Airfield

JP-1303Local

86.2 km away

About Kagoshima

The city is situated at coordinates 31.56667° N latitude and 130.55° E longitude, at an elevation of 6 meters. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates under the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Kirishima, Kanoya, Sendai, Aira, and Kokubu-matsuki.

Kagoshima ranks 29th in population among 2,144 cities in Japan. The total urban population of the country is 146,668,727.

Cities in Kagoshima

In the Kagoshima province, the city ranks first among 60 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Kirishima, Kanoya, Sendai, Aira, and Kokubu-matsuki. The city has 123 hospitals, 143 schools, 17 universities, 652 parks, 139 banks, 139 pharmacies, 61 hotels, 318 restaurants, 10 bus stations, 11 train stations, 25 museums, 4 libraries, 109 fuel stations, 29 police stations, and 30 fire stations.

Kirishima123,205Kanoya101,096Sendai92,403Aira76,348Kokubu-matsuki57,896Izumi51,994Umeki47,153Amami41,390Naze41,365Hamanoichi39,475

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Kagoshima.

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Ue-aratachōNeighborhood
0 km
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KamoikechōNeighborhood
0 km
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MurasakibaruNeighborhood
1.8 km
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YamashitachōNeighborhood
1.8 km
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ShiomichōNeighborhood
2.4 km
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UsukiNeighborhood
2.8 km
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HigashitaniyamaNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Sakurajima-koikechōCity
6 km
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KawaguchiCity
6.3 km
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Taniyama-chūōCity
6.4 km
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NanakuboCity
7.4 km
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TaniyamakōCity
8.1 km
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ByūVillage
8.9 km
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HikariyamaCity
9.2 km
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SakanoueCity
9.2 km
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MukōbaraVillage
9.7 km
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KusanoVillage
9.8 km
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YanagigataniCity
10.2 km
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KageharaCity
10.5 km
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FuruyashikiVillage
10.8 km

Universities in Kagoshima

Kagoshima is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Kagoshima Immaculate Heart College1933——
Kagoshima Prefectural College1922Public—
Kagoshima University1949——
Shigakukan University1979——
The International University of Kagoshima1932Public—
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Largest cities in Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kagoshima?

The population of Kagoshima is 595,049.

In which province/state is Kagoshima located?

Kagoshima is located in the Kagoshima province.

What are the coordinates of Kagoshima?

The coordinates of Kagoshima are 31.56667° N latitude and 130.55° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kagoshima?

The elevation of Kagoshima is 6 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kagoshima?

The nearest airport to Kagoshima is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ).

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