Koriyama [town] - Koriyama

Japanese: 郡山[町] - こおりやま

A former town in Hioki District, central Kagoshima Prefecture. Most of the area is mountainous, but since it borders the northwest of Kagoshima City, vegetable cultivation is thriving in the suburbs, and livestock farming such as beef cattle is also active. Rice and strawberries are also produced. Many companies have established operations here, and there are many commuters to Kagoshima City. In November 2004, it was incorporated into Kagoshima City along with Yoshida Town and Sakurajima Town in Kagoshima District, Kiire Town in Ibusuki District, and Matsumoto Town in Hioki District. 57.75 ^km2 . 8,458 people (2003).

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Japanese:

鹿児島県中部，日置郡の旧町。大部分は山地であるが，鹿児島市の北西に接するため近郊野菜栽培が盛んで，肉牛飼育などの畜産も活発。米，イチゴなども産する。企業の進出がすすみ，鹿児島市への通勤者も多い。2004年11月鹿児島郡吉田町，桜島町，揖宿郡喜入町，日置郡松元町と鹿児島市へ編入。57.75km²。8458人（2003）。

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