Aira, Kagoshima

Aira
姶良市
Aira City Hall
Location of Aira in Kagoshima Prefecture
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
  Total
231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2024)
  Total
77,948
  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 (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. The total area of the city is 231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi).