Aira, Kagoshima

Aira (姶良市, Aira-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is located west of Kirishima and north of Kagoshima. The modern city of Aira was established on March 23, 2010, from the merger of the former town of Aira, absorbing the towns of Kajiki and Kamō (all from Aira District). As of May 2010, the city has an estimated population of 74,611 and a population density of 323 persons per km². The total area is 231.32 km². Aira's claim to fame is a stone gate in the village of Yamada which commemorates the victory of the Russo-Japanese War.

Aira, Kagoshima

Aira (姶良市, Aira-shi) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is located west of Kirishima and north of Kagoshima. The modern city of Aira was established on March 23, 2010, from the merger of the former town of Aira, absorbing the towns of Kajiki and Kamō (all from Aira District). As of May 2010, the city has an estimated population of 74,611 and a population density of 323 persons per km². The total area is 231.32 km². Aira's claim to fame is a stone gate in the village of Yamada which commemorates the victory of the Russo-Japanese War.