Aira, Kagoshima

Aira
姶良市
Aira City Hall
Interactive map of 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
 • Total
231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2024)
 • Total
77,948
 • Density337.07/km2 (873.01/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 78,104 in 38912 households, and a population density of 340 persons per km². The total area of the city is 231.25 km2 (89.29 sq mi).