GeographicalLoocation
KAGOSHIMA
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Kagoshima Harbor is located on the western side in the northern region of Kagoshima Bay. The bay itself cuts into the southern tip of Kyushu Island for a distance of 45 n mi.
A dominant feature in the vicinity of Kagoshima Harbor is Sakurajima, an active volcano which rises out of the bay to a height of 3655 ft, about 2 n mi from the harbor facilities. Figure V-72 shows the general features of the region around Kagoshima Bay.
Also located in the vicinity is the largest crude oil terminal in the world at Kiire, 14 n mi south of Kagoshima City. This man-made facility handles in excess of 500 vessels a year with berths for 500,000 DWT tankers.
Source: http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/port_studies/thh-nc/japan/kagoshim/text/sect1.htm
