Kashima, Saga

Kashima
鹿島市
Location of Kashima in Saga Prefecture
Kashima
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°06′14″N 130°05′55″E / 33.10389°N 130.09861°E / 33.10389; 130.09861
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureSaga
Government
  MayorKatsutoshi Matsuo
Area
  Total
112.12 km2 (43.29 sq mi)
Population
 (May 31, 2024)
  Total
27,360
  Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address2643 Ōaza Nōdomibun, Kashima-shi, Saga-ken 849-1391
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerCherry blossom
TreeSweet osmanthus

Kashima (鹿島市, Kashima-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 27,360 in 10949 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 112.12 km2 (43.29 sq mi).