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Karumai, Iwate, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Karumai, Japan

Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:16:19 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 8,421
District: Kunohe-gun

🌎 Karumai, Iwate, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karumai, a city in Iwate, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karumai — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Karumai, Iwate Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKarumai
District / CountyKunohe-gun
StateIwate
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population8,421
Area245.82 km² (94.91 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Iwate#26 of 34 cities with population data
Currency
NameJapanese Yen
Code ISO-4217JPY
Symbol¥
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+81
International Exit Prefix010
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.jp
Elevation
In Meter197
In Feet646
GPS Coordinates
Latitude40.32
Longitude141.46
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.321° N 141.458° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 19' 17" N 141° 27' 30" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 19.28' N 141° 27.5' E
Location Context
Distance to Iwate Capital74 km South-Southwest of Morioka
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (549 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+09:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:43 AM
Sunset🌅 06:33 PM
Day Length13h 50m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code028-6302
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1925-01-01

Karumai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Karumai, Iwate

Karumai is a city situated in Iwate, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Kunohe-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Karumai as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Iwate

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Karumai

The latitude and longitude of Karumai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 197 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karumai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Karumai

Karumai runs on UTC +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Karumai

Payments and pricing in Karumai run on Japanese Yen (JPY), shown with the symbol ¥. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Karumai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Karumai

To ring a number in Karumai from outside Japan, dial +81 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Karumai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Karumai's Standing Within Iwate

By recorded population, Karumai ranks #26 of 34 cities in Iwate. It lies about 74 km South-Southwest of Morioka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iwate market. › Cities near Karumai

📊 How This Karumai Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Karumai into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Karumai to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Iwate market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Karumai. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Karumai

👥 What is the population of Karumai?

Karumai has a recorded population of approximately 8,421 people. That places it #26 of 34 cities with population data in Iwate. Browse more cities in Iwate for comparison.

📐 How large is Karumai in square kilometers?

Karumai spans approximately 245.82 square kilometers (94.91 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Karumai in?

Karumai sits within Kunohe-gun, is part of Iwate in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Karumai in?

Karumai keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:43 AM and sets around 06:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Karumai?

Businesses and shops in Karumai price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Karumai currency page.

📍 How far is Karumai from the state capital?

Karumai is about 74 km South-Southwest of Morioka, the capital of Iwate. See cities near Karumai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Karumai lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 549 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karumai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.