| Prefectural capital | Kenchoo Shozaichi | Kagoshima-shi |
| Population [Ranking] | Jinkoo [Jun'i] | 1,588,256 nin [ 24 ] |
| Area (km2) [Ranking] | Menseki [Jun'i] | 9,188.70 km2 [ 10 ] |
| Population density (/km2) | Jinkoo Mitsudo | 173 nin |
| Climate : Summer (C) | Kikoo : Natsu | 32 / 25 do (Kagoshimacity) |
| Climate : Winter (C) | Kikoo : Fuyu | 12.6 / 4 do (Kagoshima city) |
| Tourist spots | Kankoochi | Sakurajima, Yakushima |
| Local products | Tokusanhin | SatsumaKiriko (Satsuma glasswork), SakurajimaDaikon (one of the radish) |
| Prefectural bird | Ken no Tori | Rurikakesu (Amami jay) |
| Prefectural flower | Ken no Hana | Miyamakirishima (Kyushu azalea) |
| Prefectural tree | Ken no Ki | Kusunoki (camphor tree) |
| Tips | Hitokoto | Sakurajima wa Nihon de mo yuusuu no kazan, Kagoshima-ken ni zoku suru Yakushima wa Sekai Isan |
