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Samata, Kumamoto, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Samata, Japan

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:17:53 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 9,392
District: Shimomashiki-gun

🌎 Samata, Kumamoto, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Samata, a city in Kumamoto, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Samata — 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

Samata, Kumamoto Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSamata
District / CountyShimomashiki-gun
StateKumamoto
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,392
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kumamoto#33 of 50 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 Meter112
In Feet367
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.62
Longitude130.82
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.621° N 130.821° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 37' 16" N 130° 49' 17" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 37.27' N 130° 49.28' E
Location Context
Distance to Kumamoto Capital24 km North-Northwest of Kumamoto
Nearest City in Another CountryGeoje, South Korea (313 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🔥 05:38 AM
Sunset🌅 07:03 PM
Day Length13h 24m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Samata – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Samata, Kumamoto

Samata is a city situated in Kumamoto, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Shimomashiki-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Samata 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 Kumamoto

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Samata

The latitude and longitude of Samata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 112 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Samata on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Samata

Samata 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 Samata

Payments and pricing in Samata 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. › Samata exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Samata

To ring a number in Samata 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 Samata and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Samata's Standing Within Kumamoto

By recorded population, Samata ranks #33 of 50 cities in Kumamoto. It lies about 24 km North-Northwest of Kumamoto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kumamoto market. › Cities near Samata

📊 How This Samata Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Samata 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 Samata to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kumamoto market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Samata. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Samata

👥 What is the population of Samata?

Samata has a recorded population of approximately 9,392 people. That places it #33 of 50 cities with population data in Kumamoto. Browse more cities in Kumamoto for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Samata in?

Samata sits within Shimomashiki-gun, is part of Kumamoto in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Samata in?

Samata keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:38 AM and sets around 07:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Samata?

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

📍 How far is Samata from the state capital?

Samata is about 24 km North-Northwest of Kumamoto, the capital of Kumamoto. See cities near Samata for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Samata lands you closest to Geoje, South Korea, about 313 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Samata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.