Largest Cities in Kagoshima

Top 49 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kagoshima

1 Kagoshima 595,049

2 Kirishima 123,205

3 Kanoya 101,096

4 Sendai 92,403

5 Aira 76,348

6 Kokubu-matsuki 57,896

7 Izumi 51,994

8 Umeki 47,153

9 Amami 41,390

10 Naze 41,365

11 Hamanoichi 39,475

12 Kaseda-shirakame 39,012

13 Ibusuki 39,011

14 Soo 33,310

15 Minamikyushu 33,080

16 Minamisatsuma 32,887

17 Ichikikushikino 30,551

18 Shibushi 30,231

19 Kushikino 25,744

20 Ijūin 25,217

21 Akune 25,089

22 Isa 24,453

23 Kajiki 22,997

24 Ōkuchi-shinohara 22,425

25 Makurazaki 21,960

26 Tsuruda 20,243

27 Sueyoshichō-ninokata 19,986

28 Tarumizu 19,146

29 Nishinoomote 17,832

30 Maeda 14,227

31 Ōsaki 13,488

32 Koseda 11,858

33 Tokuwase 10,147

34 Takanosu 9,705

35 Kurino 9,119

36 Seisui 8,546

37 Nōkan 7,539

38 Shiromoto 6,944

39 Wadomari 6,929

40 Akaren 6,629

41 Isen 6,594

42 Miyanoura 6,544

43 Nejime-kawaminan 6,481

44 Amagi 6,350

45 Kawahigashi 6,237

46 Tatsugō 5,992

47 China 5,976

48 Nakanokami 5,445

49 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 595,049, 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 top 5 cities combined have a population of 988,101.

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