Living in Kagoshima
Kagoshima Prefecture is located on the southern tip of Kyushu Island, in western Japan. The prefecture is currently well known for its active volcano, Sakurajima. Sakurajima overlooks the city of Kagoshima, the prefectural capital. Sakurajima has been consistently active since the 1950s, and in 2013 the volcano erupted over 500 times. Kagoshima is home to many mythical creatures of Japanese folklore, including the Kappa, a small, child-sized reptile-like creature said to inhabit rivers, the Issie, a lake monster resembling the Loch Ness Monster, and a small phantom made of rolled cotton called Ittan-Momen.
Current Weather
19˚ Overcast
Feels Like: 19˚ Low: 15˚ High: 22˚
Possible light rain tonight.
Last Updated: 2023/04/01 18:01
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Average Annual Temperature
18 ℃
Population
Total Population
1,637,000
Foreign Residents
7,954
Foreigner Births
104
Information
No. of persons per household
2.82
Age of household heads (years old)
60.7
Income
465,000
Expenditure
356,489
Savings
15,830,000
Liabilities
4,840,000
Total population
1,637,000
Foreign residents
7,954
Foreigner births
104
Annual crime
12,884
Annual income
5,580,000
Expenditure Detail (MONTHLY - JP YEN)
Food
64,743
Rents for dwelling & land
50,599
Imputed rent
68,400
Fuel, light & water charges
18,547
Electricity
8,219
Gas
4,400
Furniture & household utensils
8,959
Clothing & footwear
9,731
Medical care
10,994
Transportation & communication
51,708
Public transportation
4,959
Private transportation
24,753
Communication
16,814
Education
11,965
Culture & recreation
22,346
Foreign Nationalities
2,895
2,154
1,985
549
278
275
195
191
102
83
79
77
Foreigner Status
Permanent resident
2,369
Technical Intern Training No. 2 (supervisory)
2,332
Technical Intern Training No. 1 (supervisory)
1,688
Study abroad
801
Japanese spouse
619
Technology · Humanities · International work
381
Long-term resident
309
Family stay
271
Special permanent resident
217
Technical skill
133
Education
122
Specific activity
85
All data shown has been published by The Japanese Meteorological Agency and The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Information provided by City-Cost is for educational purposes and we hope the data posted here helps you.
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