Isa

Located in the northwest section of Kagoshima Prefecture, Isa spans across valleys and hills with a landscape dominated by agricultural fields and forests.

The establishment of Isa as a city occurred on November 1, 2008, through the administrative merger of several smaller municipalities in Kagoshima Prefecture.

The residents of Isa maintain traditional farming practices, particularly in rice cultivation, which shapes the social structure and seasonal celebrations of the community.

The population of Isa experienced a decline from 60,809 residents in 2005 to 59,008 in 2010, reflecting demographic changes in rural Japanese regions.

The geographical position of Isa at latitude 32.057028 and longitude 130.612917 places it in a region known for machinery manufacturing and textile production.

Location: Kagoshima Prefecture

Inception: November 1, 2008

Shares border with: Izumi, Yusui, Satsuma, Ebino, Minamata, Hitoyoshi, Kuma

Website: https://city.isa.kagoshima.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.05703,130.61292

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56