
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ōshu, 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 Ōshu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ōshu | |
| District / County | Ōshū Shi | |
| State | Iwate | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 112,937 | |
| Area | 993.30 km² (383.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Iwate | #3 of 34 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Japanese Yen | |
| Code ISO-4217 | JPY | |
| Symbol | ¥ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +81 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 010 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .jp | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 36 | |
| In Feet | 118 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.14 | |
| Longitude | 141.17 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.139° N 141.169° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 8' 21" N 141° 10' 7" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 8.36' N 141° 10.11' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iwate Capital | 62 km North of Morioka | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (669 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 | 🔥 04:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tokyo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 2006-02-20 |
Ōshu is a city situated in Iwate, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Ōshū Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ōshu as a District Headquarters. 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
The latitude and longitude of Ōshu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 36 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ōshu on the map
Ōshu 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
Payments and pricing in Ōshu 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. › Ōshu exchange rates
To ring a number in Ōshu 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 Ōshu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ōshu ranks #3 of 34 cities in Iwate. It lies about 62 km North of Morioka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iwate market. › Cities near Ōshu
Ōshu has a recorded population of approximately 112,937 people. That places it #3 of 34 cities with population data in Iwate. Browse more cities in Iwate for comparison.
Ōshu spans approximately 993.30 square kilometers (383.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ōshu keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:45 AM and sets around 06:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ōshu price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Ōshu currency page.
Ōshu is about 62 km North of Morioka, the capital of Iwate. See cities near Ōshu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ōshu lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 669 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ōshu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.