Kirishima, Kagoshima
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kirishima is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, serving as a commercial hub between Kagoshima and Miyazaki. It hosts Kagoshima Airport and is a center for high-tech industries like Sony and Kyocera. Historically, the area was a stronghold of the Hayato people during the Kofun period.
Statistics
Area
603.17 km²
Population
123,640