Largest Cities in Kagoshima

Top 50 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Kagoshima

1 Kagoshima 593,754
2 Kirishima 123,205
3 Kanoya 100,880
4 Sendai 91,875
5 Aira 76,348
6 Kokubu-matsuki 57,896
7 Izumi 51,893
8 Umeki 47,153
9 Hioki 46,671
10 Naze 41,365
11 Amami 41,049
12 Hamanoichi 39,475
13 Kaseda-shirakame 39,012
14 Ibusuki 38,571
15 Soo 33,310
16 Minamikyushu 33,080
17 Minamisatsuma 32,887
18 Ichikikushikino 30,551
19 Shibushi 30,231
20 Kushikino 25,744
21 Ijūin 25,217
22 Isa 24,453
23 Kajiki 22,997
24 Ōkuchi-shinohara 22,425
25 Tsuruda 20,243
27 Makurazaki 19,817
28 Akune 19,009
29 Nishinoomote 14,694
30 Maeda 14,227
31 Tarumizu 13,688
32 Ōsaki 12,092
33 Koseda 11,858
34 Tokuwase 10,147
35 Takanosu 9,705
36 Kurino 9,119
37 Seisui 8,546
38 Nōkan 7,539
39 Shiromoto 6,944
40 Wadomari 6,929
41 Akaren 6,629
42 Isen 6,594
43 Miyanoura 6,544
44 Nejime-kawaminan 6,481
45 Amagi 6,350
46 Kawahigashi 6,237
47 China 5,976
48 Tatsugō 5,753
49 Nakanokami 5,445
50 Chabana 5,115

The largest cities in Kagoshima represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kagoshima leads with a population of 593,754, followed by Kirishima and Kanoya. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 18 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kagoshima's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 18 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,115 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 986,062.

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