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Fukagawa, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Fukagawa, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:40:30 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 26,152
District: Fukagawa Shi

📍 Cities Near To Fukagawa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Fukagawa in Hokkaido, Japan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Fukagawa.

📍 Fukagawa Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Fukagawa from our regional database:

State / RegionHokkaido
DistrictFukagawa Shi
Total Population26,152
Land Area529.42 km²
Population Density49.40 / km²
Center Latitude43.7081° N
Center Longitude142.0392° E
Elevation40 m (131 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Hokkaido#30 of 182
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akabira Akabira11 17 9
South (S)
National Flag Of Asahikawa Asahikawa17 27 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Asahimachi Asahimachi31 51 27
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ashibetsu Ashibetsu16 25 13
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bibai Bibai28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chippubetsu Chippubetsu5 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Furano Furano30 49 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hokuryu Hokuryu8 13 7
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Horokanai Horokanai22 35 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kamisunagawa Kamisunagawa16 25 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Kikusuicho Kikusuicho13 22 12
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Moseushi Moseushi4 7 4
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Naie Naie21 34 19
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Naka-furano Naka-furano29 46 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Numata Numata8 13 7
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Fukagawa


States and regions closest to Hokkaido (home state of Fukagawa), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akita Akita281 452 244
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aomori Aomori198 319 172
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiba Chiba546 879 474
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fukui Fukui607 977 527
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fukushima Fukushima397 640 345
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gifu Gifu629 1,013 547
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gunma Gunma506 814 440
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ibaraki Ibaraki496 799 431
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ishikawa Ishikawa583 938 506
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Iwate Iwate265 426 230
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Fukagawa


Countries bordering or closest to Japan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fukagawa's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea648 1,043 563
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,375 2,213 1,194
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea586 943 509
West (W)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,345 2,164 1,168
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Fukagawa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Hokkaido, Japan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Fukagawa (You)Hokkaido26,152
MoseushiHokkaido2,6936.8WSW
ChippubetsuHokkaido2,3298.7NW
HokuryuHokkaido1,96512.9NW
NumataHokkaido3,20713.3NW
UryuHokkaido2,54614.4WSW
AkabiraHokkaido14,21417.5S
TakikawaHokkaido45,13120.3SSW
UtashinaiHokkaido5,16221.3S
KikusuichoHokkaido6,48421.6SW
AshibetsuHokkaido19,10825.0SSE

🏆 Hokkaido City Rankings

How does Fukagawa rank within Hokkaido? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Fukagawa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sapporo1,973,832
Asahikawa333,530
Hakodate275,730
Tomakomai174,806
Kushiro167,875
Obihiro166,536
Ebetsu133,953
Kitami119,135
Otaru115,333
Chitose97,950

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kitami1,427.41
Kushiro1,363.29
Sapporo1,121.26
Shibecha1,099.37
Shintoku1,063.83
Kamikawa1,049.47
Ashibetsu865.04
Mombetsu830.67
Teshikaga774.33
Shiranuka773.13

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sapporo1,760.37
Muroran1,187.47
Ebetsu714.87
Kitahiroshima494.90
Asahikawa446.10
Hakodate406.76
Obihiro268.89
Noboribetsu218.61
Iwamizawa176.93
Chitose164.76
✈️ Nearest Airport
Asahikawa Airport
IATA: AKJ
33 km (21 mi) from Fukagawa
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Hokkaido Cities
Fukagawa ranks #30 of 182 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Fukagawa? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Fukagawa Sits on the Map

Fukagawa sits inside Hokkaido, Japan and ranks #30 of 182 cities in Hokkaido by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Fukagawa to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Fukagawa outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Fukagawa and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Fukagawa against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Hokkaido city rankings

🌎 Beyond Fukagawa: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Fukagawa and the countries closest to Fukagawa by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Japan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Fukagawa, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Fukagawa at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Fukagawa

If you're stringing together stops in Hokkaido, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fukagawa — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Fukagawa MapView the Fukagawa map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Fukagawa Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Hokkaido OverviewExplore the Hokkaido state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Japan Country DataGet complete Japan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Fukagawa

Which cities are closest to Fukagawa?

See the Cities Near To Fukagawa table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Hokkaido by population and density.

How is the distance from Fukagawa to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Fukagawa and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Fukagawa map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Fukagawa will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Fukagawa to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Fukagawa?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Fukagawa. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Hokkaido city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Fukagawa compare in size to the cities near it?

Fukagawa ranks #30 of 182 cities in Hokkaido by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Fukagawa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fukagawa is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), about 33 km (21 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.