Population 127,727 (1 Jul 2011) | Region Kyushu Website www.city-kirishima.jp | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 4°C, Wind NW at 18 km/h, 79% Humidity Colleges and Universities Daiichi Institute of Technology, Daiichi Junior College of Infant Education Points of interest Kirishima‑Jingū, Kagoshima Shrine, Shiohitashi Hot Spring, Myoken Hot Spring, Maruo Hot Spring | ||
Kirishima (霧島市, Kirishima-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Kirishima Kagoshima Prefecture Japan
- Topography
- Neighboring municipalities
- Economy
- Railways
- Highways
- Bus
- Airport
- Education
- References
Map of Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Kirishima has the second largest population of the cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a crossroads for commerce between Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures. It is also the home of the Kagoshima Airport, the terminus for the JR Hisatsu line, and is served by two major expressways. The former Kokubu-Hayato area was designated as a "Technopolis" as high tech industries such as Sony and Kyocera opened facilities in the city.
As of July 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 127,727 with 58,159 households and a population density of 211.58 persons per km². The total area is 603.68 km².
The modern city of Kirishima was established on November 7, 2005, from the merger of the city of Kokubu, and the towns of Fukuyama, Hayato, Kirishima (former), Makizono, Mizobe and Yokogawa (all from Aira District).
The Uenohara site dates from the Jōmon period. Shrines include Kirishima-Jingū.
Topography
Neighboring municipalities
Economy
Japan Air Commuter has its headquarters in Kirishima.
Railways
Both lines are operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu)
Highways
Bus
Airport
Kagoshima Airport in City of Kirishima