Aira, Kagoshima

Aira
姶良市
Aira City Hall
Aira City Hall
Flag of Aira
Official seal of Aira
Map
Location of Aira in Kagoshima Prefecture
Location of Aira
Aira is located in Japan
Aira
Aira
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 31°43′42″N 130°37′40″E / 31.72833°N 130.62778°E / 31.72833; 130.62778
Country Japan
RegionKyūshū
PrefectureKagoshima
Government
 • MayorYoshihiro Yumoto
Area
 • Total231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2024)
 • Total77,948
 • Density340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Phone number0995-66-3111
Address25 Miyajimamachi, Aira-shi, Kagoshima-ken 899-5492
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerCerasus jamasakura
Rhododendron
TreeCinnamomum camphora
Aira and its surroundings as taken with a Nikon D3S from the International Space Station.[1]
Panoramic view of Aira
Ryūmonji Falls

Aira (姶良市, Aira-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is located west of Kirishima and north of Kagoshima. As of 29 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 77,948 in 38338 households, and a population density of 340 persons per km².[2] The total area of the city is 231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi).

  1. ^ Sakurajima Volcano, Kyushu, Japan - January 28, 2013
  2. ^ "Aira City official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.