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Kagoshima

Kagoshima

Japanese prefecture
Kagoshima, a prefecture on the southern tip of Japan’s Kyushu island, runs along the Kagoshima Bay coast and includes a chain of smaller islands to the southwest. The area is known for its subtropical climate, hot springs, volcanoes and national...
Area: 3,547 mi²
Population: 1.6 million (Jan 1, 2020)
Capital: Kagoshima
Flower: Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum)
Island: Kyushu
ISO 3166 code: JP-46
Subdivisions: Districts: 8, Municipalities: 43