Kinkō, Kagoshima

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Kinkō, Kagoshima

Name

Kinkō, Kagoshima

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

Kinkō is a town in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, situated on the west coast of the Isumi Peninsula. Historically part of ancient Isumi Province, the area shows evidence of Jomon and Yayoi period settlements. It was once a landed estate ruled by the Neshin clan during the Heian period.

Statistics

Area

163.19 km²

Population

6,276

Location