Minamikyūshū
is a city located on the southern tip of Satsuma Peninsula, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 39,738, with 17,288 households and a population density of 111.05 per km². The total area is 357.85 km². The modern city of Minamikyūshū was established on December 1, 2007, from the merger of the town of Ei (from Ibusuki District), and the towns of Chiran and Kawanabe (both from Kawanabe District). Notable people from Minamikyūshū Hiroko Yamasaki, former Japanese rhythmic gymnast. References External links Minamikyūshū City official website Cities in Kagoshima Prefecture