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Kagoshima Prefecture
What is Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima is a rich agricultural and livestock producing prefecture and is particular famous for its sweet potatoes and pork. The volcanic island of Sakurajima in Kagoshima Bay erupts throughout the year, dropping volcanic ash even within the city of Kagoshima.
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Total area:
91.89(100km²)
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Proportion of forested land:
63.9%
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Average annual temperature:
18.9°C
Maximum temperature
33.4°C
Minimum temperature
4.3°C
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Total population:
1,700,000people
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Population density:
185people/km²
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No. of foreign students:
1,011people