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Kariya, Hyogo, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kariya, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:53:43 JST
State: Hyogo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 52,015
District: Akō Shi

📍 Cities Near To Kariya


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kariya in Hyogo, 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 Kariya.

📍 Kariya 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 Kariya from our regional database:

State / RegionHyogo
DistrictAkō Shi
Total Population52,015
Land Area126.85 km²
Population Density410.05 / km²
Center Latitude34.7514° N
Center Longitude134.3873° E
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Hyogo#18 of 49
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aioi Aioi6 9 5
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akaiwa Akaiwa21 34 18
West (W)
National Flag Of Ako Ako1 2 1
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Amaji Amaji27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bizen Bizen9 14 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Fukusaki Fukusaki25 41 22
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Harima Harima12 19 10
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hayashino Hayashino22 35 19
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Himeji Himeji18 29 16
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Honmura Honmura30 48 26
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Horikoshi Horikoshi21 34 18
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ikaruga Ikaruga12 20 11
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kamigori Kamigori9 14 8
North (N)
National Flag Of Kamikawa Kamikawa30 48 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Katsumada Katsumada25 40 22
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Kariya


States and regions closest to Hyogo (home state of Kariya), 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 Ehime Ehime133 214 115
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fukui Fukui126 202 109
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ishikawa Ishikawa151 243 131
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kagawa Kagawa53 85 46
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kochi Kochi107 172 93
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kyoto Kyoto70 113 61
East (E)
National Flag Of Mie Mie112 180 97
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nara Nara72 117 63
East (E)
National Flag Of Okayama Okayama38 61 33
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Osaka Osaka55 89 48
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kariya


Countries bordering or closest to Japan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kariya'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 Kariya. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Hyogo, Japan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kariya (You)Hyogo52,015
AkoHyogo1.8WNW
AioiHyogo28,3559.4NE
KamigoriHyogo15,44813.9N
BizenOkayama39,11714.4WNW
TatsunoHyogo74,31616.8ENE
HarimaHyogo18.7NE
NandanHyogo18.7NE
YamasakiHyogo18.7NE
YumesakiHyogo18.7NE
TaishiHyogo19.2ENE

🏆 Hyogo City Rankings

How does Kariya rank within Hyogo? 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 Kariya appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kobe1,525,152
Himeji530,495
Nishinomiya485,587
Amagasaki459,593
Akashi303,601
Kakogawacho-honmachi271,634
Takarazuka226,432
Itami198,138
Kawanishi155,165
Sandacho132,858

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Toyooka697.66
Kobe552.23
Himeji534.44
Yabu422.91
Sayo307.44
Sandacho210.22
Sumoto182.38
Miki176.58
Kamigori150.26
Kakogawacho-honmachi138.51

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Amagasaki9,197.38
Akashi6,143.28
Ashiya5,085.11
Kawanishi2,903.54
Kobe2,761.81
Takarazuka2,224.28
Kakogawacho-honmachi1,961.11
Himeji992.62
Sandacho632.00
Ono512.37
✈️ Nearest Airport
Okayama Momotaro Airport
IATA: OKJ
49 km (30 mi) from Kariya
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 Hyogo Cities
Kariya ranks #18 of 49 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kariya Sits on the Map

Kariya sits inside Hyogo, Japan and ranks #18 of 49 cities in Hyogo 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 Kariya 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 Kariya 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 Kariya and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kariya against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Hyogo city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kariya: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kariya and the countries closest to Kariya 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 Kariya, 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 Kariya at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kariya

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kariya MapView the Kariya map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kariya Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Hyogo OverviewExplore the Hyogo 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 Kariya

Which cities are closest to Kariya?

See the Cities Near To Kariya 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 Hyogo by population and density.

How is the distance from Kariya to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kariya 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 Kariya 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 Kariya 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 Kariya 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 Kariya?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kariya. 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 Hyogo city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Kariya ranks #18 of 49 cities in Hyogo 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 Kariya?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kariya is Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ), about 49 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.