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Okayama, Okayama

Japan

Regional capital34.6500° N, 133.9333° E

Okayama is a city located in Japan, within the Okayama province. It has a population of 724,691 residents. The city is part of a larger urban area that contributes to the province's cultural and economic landscape.

Population724,691
ProvinceOkayama
Coordinates34.6500° N, 133.9333° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#22 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Kohnan Airport

RJBKLocal

6.6 km away

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Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport

JP-1904Local

13 km away

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Okayama Momotaro Airport

OKJInternational

13.9 km away

About Okayama

Situated at coordinates 34.65° N latitude and 133.93333° E longitude, Okayama lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 5 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Kurashiki, Takamatsu, and Tsuyama.

Okayama ranks 22nd in population among 2,144 cities in Japan. The total urban population of the country is 146,668,727. This ranking places Okayama among significant urban centers in the nation.

Cities in Okayama

The city is the largest in Okayama province, which contains 28 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Kurashiki, Tsuyama, Sōja, Tamano, and Kasaoka. The city has access to various amenities, including 82 hospitals, 227 schools, and 29 universities.

Kurashiki483,576Tsuyama102,294Sōja69,030Tamano67,786Kasaoka50,160Akaiwa43,742Maniwa42,725Ibara41,460Bizen39,117Setouchi36,048

Nearby Cities

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

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AmihamaCity
0.4 km
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KadotayashikiCity
0.7 km
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HigashichuochoNeighborhood
0.9 km
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HigashiyamaCity
1 km
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SeikibashiNeighborhood
1 km
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Nishi-nakasangeNeighborhood
1.3 km
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TamachiCity
1.4 km
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OmotoNeighborhood
2.7 km
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IfukuchōCity
2.9 km
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NishigawaraNeighborhood
3.1 km
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HiraiNeighborhood
3.1 km
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ImaNeighborhood
3.8 km
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HokaiinNeighborhood
3.9 km
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KitagataCity
4.1 km
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TakashimaNeighborhood
4.2 km
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KitanagaseNeighborhood
4.9 km
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KaigandōriCity
5.7 km
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OnouechōCity
5.7 km
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SambanCity
7.2 km
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NiwaseNeighborhood
7.6 km

Universities in Okayama

Okayama is home to 8 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Okayama University1949Public#601
Notre Dame Seishin University1886——
Okayama Shoka University1911——
Okayama University of Science1964——
Sanyo Gakuen College1886——
Sanyo Gakuen University1994——
Shujitsu Junior College1904——
Shujitsu University1904——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore additional content related to Okayama, including comparisons with other cities in Japan. The site offers insights into rankings and a comprehensive 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 Okayama?

The population of Okayama is 724,691.

In which province/state is Okayama located?

Okayama is located in Okayama province.

What are the coordinates of Okayama?

The coordinates of Okayama are 34.65° N latitude and 133.93333° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Okayama?

The elevation of Okayama is 5 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Okayama?

The nearest airport to Okayama is Okayama Momotaro Airport.

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