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Kaseda-shirakame, Kagoshima, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kaseda-shirakame, Japan

Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:14:53 JST
State: Kagoshima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 39,012
District: Minamisatsuma Shi

📍 Cities Near To Kaseda-shirakame


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kaseda-shirakame in Kagoshima, 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 Kaseda-shirakame.

📍 Kaseda-shirakame 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 Kaseda-shirakame from our regional database:

State / RegionKagoshima
DistrictMinamisatsuma Shi
Total Population39,012
Land Area94.37 km²
Population Density413.39 / km²
Center Latitude31.4167° N
Center Longitude130.3167° E
Elevation22 m (72 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Kagoshima#12 of 57
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aira Aira30 48 26
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hioki Hioki12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Ibusuki Ibusuki23 38 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ichikikushikino Ichikikushikino22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Ijuin Ijuin15 24 13
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kagoshima Kagoshima17 28 15
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kajiki Kajiki30 48 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kushikino Kushikino21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Makurazaki Makurazaki10 17 9
South (S)
National Flag Of Minamikyushu Minamikyushu10 15 8
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Minamisatsuma Minamisatsuma3 4 2
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sendai Sendai28 45 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Sueyoshi Sueyoshi19 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tarumizu Tarumizu23 37 20
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Umeki Umeki18 29 15
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Kaseda-shirakame


States and regions closest to Kagoshima (home state of Kaseda-shirakame), 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 Busan Busan262 421 227
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ehime Ehime190 305 165
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fukuoka Fukuoka138 222 120
North (N)
National Flag Of Gwangju Gwangju325 524 283
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do296 476 257
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do310 499 269
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hiroshima Hiroshima222 357 193
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hyogo Hyogo322 519 280
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jeju-do Jeju-do263 423 228
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kagawa Kagawa271 436 235
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kaseda-shirakame


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kaseda-shirakame (You)Kagoshima39,012
MinamisatsumaKagoshima32,8874.3SW
MinamikyushuKagoshima33,08015.3ESE
MakurazakiKagoshima21,96016.7S
HiokiKagoshima18.8N
IjuinKagoshima25,21723.6NNE
KagoshimaKagoshima595,04927.7NE
UmekiKagoshima47,15328.5NNE
SueyoshiKagoshima30.3NE
KushikinoKagoshima25,74433.7N
IchikikushikinoKagoshima30,55134.8N

🏆 Kagoshima City Rankings

How does Kaseda-shirakame rank within Kagoshima? 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 Kaseda-shirakame appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kagoshima595,049
Kirishima123,205
Kanoya101,096
Sendai92,403
Aira76,348
Kokubu-matsuki57,896
Izumi51,994
Umeki47,153
Amami41,390
Naze41,365

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sendai682.92
Kagoshima547.05
Kanoya448.15
Izumi330.06
Amami308.28
Hioki253.01
Nishinoomote205.66
Tarumizu162.03
Ibusuki148.84
Akune134.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kagoshima1,087.74
Kaseda-shirakame ⭐413.39
Naze323.97
Makurazaki293.66
Ibusuki262.10
Kanoya225.59
Akune187.23
Izumi157.53
Sendai135.31
Amami134.26
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kagoshima Airport
IATA: KOJ
57 km (36 mi) from Kaseda-shirakame
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 Kagoshima Cities
Kaseda-shirakame ranks #12 of 57 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kaseda-shirakame? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kaseda-shirakame Sits on the Map

Kaseda-shirakame sits inside Kagoshima, Japan and ranks #12 of 57 cities in Kagoshima 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 Kaseda-shirakame 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 Kaseda-shirakame 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 Kaseda-shirakame and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kaseda-shirakame against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kagoshima city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kaseda-shirakame: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kaseda-shirakame

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Kaseda-shirakame?

See the Cities Near To Kaseda-shirakame 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 Kagoshima by population and density.

How is the distance from Kaseda-shirakame to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kaseda-shirakame. 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 Kagoshima city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kaseda-shirakame compare in size to the cities near it?

Kaseda-shirakame ranks #12 of 57 cities in Kagoshima 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 Kaseda-shirakame?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kaseda-shirakame is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), about 57 km (36 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.