
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shingu, a city in Wakayama, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shingu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shingu | |
| District / County | Shingū Shi | |
| State | Wakayama | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,491 | |
| Area | 255.23 km² (98.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Wakayama | #8 of 30 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 33.73 | |
| Longitude | 135.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.733° N 135.983° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 43' 60" N 135° 58' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 44' N 135° 59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Wakayama Capital | 94 km Northwest of Wakayama | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dodong-ri, South Korea (621 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 | 🔥 05:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tokyo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 2005-10-01 |
Shingu is a city situated in Wakayama, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Shingū Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shingu 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 Wakayama
The latitude and longitude of Shingu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shingu on the map
Shingu 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 Shingu 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. › Shingu exchange rates
To ring a number in Shingu 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 Shingu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shingu ranks #8 of 30 cities in Wakayama. It lies about 94 km Northwest of Wakayama, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wakayama market. › Cities near Shingu
Shingu has a recorded population of approximately 27,491 people. That places it #8 of 30 cities with population data in Wakayama. Browse more cities in Wakayama for comparison.
Shingu spans approximately 255.23 square kilometers (98.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shingu keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shingu price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Shingu currency page.
Shingu is about 94 km Northwest of Wakayama, the capital of Wakayama. See cities near Shingu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shingu lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 621 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shingu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.