Prefecture of Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,786,214 people, it is the 24th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Kagoshima gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Kagoshima is lead by Yuichiro Itoand is based in the prefecture capital of Kagoshima (Population: 555,352).
The most populous cities in Kagoshima are: Kagoshima-shi (Population: 555,352), Kanoya (Population: 82,335), Satsumasendai (Population: 73,132), Kokubu-matsuki (Population: 57,896).
Kagoshima Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_46 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Kagoshima-shi (Population: 555,352) |
| Head of Government | Yuichiro Ito |
| Total Population | 1,786,214 |
| Total Area | 9,132 sq km (3,526 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 195.6 sq km (506.6 sq miles) |