Climate
About Kagoshima
Kagoshima is a city in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of about 593,128 inhabitants. About 26.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.5. The average taxable income is about 323.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,083/km² (ranked #174 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 45.8% and the city counts 85 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 8.3% (-1.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kagoshima to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kagoshima — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kagoshima — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kagoshima recorded 4,085 births and 7,175 deaths (natural change -3,090), with 18,256 people moving in and 19,320 moving out (net migration -1,064).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kagoshima — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 106 standard points in Kagoshima: residential land averages 100,363 yen/m² (median 86,300, highest 278,000), commercial land averages 399,565 yen/m², with an average change of +1.05 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kagoshima
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kagoshima.
Train stations near Kagoshima
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kagoshima population?
About 593,128 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kagoshima?
About 1,083 inhabitants/km² (area 547.6 km²).
Average rent in Kagoshima?
About 2,698 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kagoshima to Tokyo?
About 963 km in a straight line.