Koshi

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Koshi

Total population

61,772

Coordinates32.89°, 130.79°

Demographic figures from Statistics Bureau of Japan. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Kōshi is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 65,054 in 26670 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 53.19 km2 (20.54 sq mi)..

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Recent natural events nearby

• Kikai Volcano, Japan
  Volcanoes · 2026-05-17 · 147 mi

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Recently spotted species

Theretra japonica

Theretra japonica

Seen 2026-06-26

Plesiophthalmus nigrocyaneus

Plesiophthalmus nigrocyaneus

Seen 2026-06-22

Milionia zonea

Milionia zonea

Seen 2026-06-21

Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

Seen 2026-06-19

Serrognathus titanus pilifer

Serrognathus titanus pilifer

Seen 2026-06-17

Southern Cinnabar Polypore

Trametes coccinea

Seen 2026-06-13

Great Egret

Ardea alba

Seen 2026-06-13

Blue Flower Chafer

Gametis jucunda

Seen 2026-06-12

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Seen 2026-06-12

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Gallery

Geotagged photos within ~6 miles of Koshi, from Wikimedia Commons contributors.

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