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Wakasu, Kumamoto, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Wakasu, Japan

Friday, 14 August 2026
01:11:14 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 11,094
District: Yatsushiro-gun

🌎 Wakasu, Kumamoto, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wakasu, 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 Wakasu — 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

Wakasu, Kumamoto Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWakasu
District / CountyYatsushiro-gun
StateKumamoto
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population11,094
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kumamoto#28 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 Meter2
In Feet7
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.6
Longitude130.64
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.603° N 130.643° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 36' 13" N 130° 38' 36" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 36.21' N 130° 38.6' E
Location Context
Distance to Kumamoto Capital23 km North-Northeast of Kumamoto
Nearest City in Another CountryGeoje, South Korea (304 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🌅 07:05 PM
Day Length13h 26m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Wakasu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Wakasu, Kumamoto

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

The latitude and longitude of Wakasu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wakasu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Wakasu

Wakasu 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 Wakasu

Payments and pricing in Wakasu 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. › Wakasu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Wakasu

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

📊 Wakasu's Standing Within Kumamoto

By recorded population, Wakasu ranks #28 of 50 cities in Kumamoto. It lies about 23 km North-Northeast of Kumamoto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kumamoto market. › Cities near Wakasu

📊 How This Wakasu Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Wakasu 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 Wakasu 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 Wakasu. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Wakasu

👥 What is the population of Wakasu?

Wakasu has a recorded population of approximately 11,094 people. That places it #28 of 50 cities with population data in Kumamoto. Browse more cities in Kumamoto for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Wakasu in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Wakasu in?

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

💰 What currency is used in Wakasu?

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

📍 How far is Wakasu from the state capital?

Wakasu is about 23 km North-Northeast of Kumamoto, the capital of Kumamoto. See cities near Wakasu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Wakasu lands you closest to Geoje, South Korea, about 304 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wakasu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.