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Ōita, Oita

Japan

Regional capital33.2333° N, 131.6000° E

Ōita is a city located in Japan, within the Oita province. It has a population of 477,715 residents. The city is situated in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

Population477,715
ProvinceOita
Coordinates33.2333° N, 131.6000° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#42 of 50,799

Map

Nearest Airports

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Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport

JP-0007Local

24.6 km away

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Oita Airport

OITRegional

30.2 km away

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Kuju Gliderport

JP-0456Local

40.7 km away

About Ōita

Ōita is positioned at coordinates 33.23333° latitude and 131.6° longitude. The city has an elevation of 9 meters and operates in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. It is part of the Oita province.

In terms of population, Ōita ranks #42 out of 2,144 cities in Japan. The total urban population of the country is 146,668,727, highlighting Ōita's significant size relative to other cities.

Cities in Oita

Ōita is located in the Oita province. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not available, and there are no additional cities listed in the evidence.

Beppu122,643Nakatsu84,701Tsurusaki76,968Saiki66,851Hita64,874Yokkaichi52,771Usuki36,158Mie33,695Yufu32,772Hiji28,524

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Ōita.

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NiagemachiCity
1.1 km
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NagahamamachiCity
1.8 km
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IkushiCity
1.9 km
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SenzaiCity
6.7 km
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TsurusakiCity · 76,968 inhab.
8.6 km
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NotsuharuCity
10 km
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BeppuProvincial capital · 122,643 inhab.
10.8 km
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NakahetsugiCity
10.8 km
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Sakanoichi-chūōCity
14 km
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Shōnaichō-higashichōhōCity
14.2 km
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Kemegawa-chūōmachiCity
14.4 km
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OnoyaVillage
14.9 km
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HijiCity · 28,524 inhab.
16.6 km
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OgaCity
16.6 km
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ToyookaCity
17.5 km
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Inukaimachi-taharaCity
19.3 km
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KikumotoCity
20.4 km
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KitsukiProvincial capital · 27,999 inhab.
20.8 km
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YufuProvincial capital · 32,772 inhab.
21.1 km
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SashiuCity
21.8 km

Universities in Ōita

Ōita is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Oita Medical University1976——
Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture1961Public—
Oita University1921——
Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences1998——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Japan, comparisons with different countries, city rankings, and a full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ōita?

The population of Ōita is 477,715.

In which province/state is Ōita located?

Ōita is located in the Oita province.

What are the coordinates of Ōita?

The coordinates of Ōita are 33.23333° latitude and 131.6° longitude.

What is the elevation of Ōita?

The elevation of Ōita is 9 meters.

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