As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,517 and a population density of 68.7 persons per km2. The total area is 80.35 km2. The economy of the town is based on sugar cane, beef and seasonal tourism.
Geography
Amagi occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west.
The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classificationCfa) with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September.
Climate data for Amagi, Kagoshima (2003−2020 normals, extremes 2003−present)
During the Invasion of Ryukyu, a fleet of the Satsuma Domain landed at Amagi on April 17, 1609. The ships were besieged all night by locals until the next day, when troops fired into the crowds after being disembarked. A total of 50 people were killed.
Modern history
Amagi Village was established on April 1, 1908. As with all of Tokunoshima, the village came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. On 1 January 1961, Amagi was upgraded to town status.
