
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Takashima, a city in Shiga, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Takashima — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Takashima | |
| District / County | Takashima-shi | |
| State | Shiga | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 46,976 | |
| Area | 693.05 km² (267.59 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Shiga | #12 of 21 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 | 107 | |
| In Feet | 351 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.41 | |
| Longitude | 136.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.413° N 136.016° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 24' 48" N 136° 0' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 24.81' N 136° 0.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Shiga Capital | 48 km South-Southwest of Otsu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dodong-ri, South Korea (512 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 | 🔥 05:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 520-1592 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tokyo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 2005-01-01 |
Takashima is a city situated in Shiga, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Takashima-shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Takashima 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 Shiga
The latitude and longitude of Takashima pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 107 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Takashima on the map
Takashima 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 Takashima 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. › Takashima exchange rates
To ring a number in Takashima 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 Takashima and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Takashima ranks #12 of 21 cities in Shiga. It lies about 48 km South-Southwest of Otsu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Shiga market. › Cities near Takashima
Takashima has a recorded population of approximately 46,976 people. That places it #12 of 21 cities with population data in Shiga. Browse more cities in Shiga for comparison.
Takashima spans approximately 693.05 square kilometers (267.59 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Takashima keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:11 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Takashima price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Takashima currency page.
Takashima is about 48 km South-Southwest of Otsu, the capital of Shiga. See cities near Takashima for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Takashima lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 512 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Takashima sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.