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Kawahigashi, Kagoshima, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kawahigashi, Japan

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:05:00 JST
State: Kagoshima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 6,237
District: Kimotsuki Gun

📍 Cities Near To Kawahigashi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi.

📍 Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi from our regional database:

State / RegionKagoshima
DistrictKimotsuki Gun
Total Population6,237
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude31.3725° N
Center Longitude131.0075° E
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Kagoshima#45 of 57
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hamanoichi Hamanoichi29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hayato Hayato8 12 7
West (W)
National Flag Of Ibusuki Ibusuki23 37 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kajiki Kajiki32 52 28
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kanoya Kanoya9 15 8
West (W)
National Flag Of Kirishima Kirishima29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kokubu Kokubu29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kokubu-matsuki Kokubu-matsuki29 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kushima Kushima16 26 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Maeda Maeda5 8 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mimata Mimata26 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Miyakonojo Miyakonojo25 41 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Mochibaru Mochibaru27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nejime-kawaminan Nejime-kawaminan18 28 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nichinan Nichinan26 42 23
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Kawahigashi


States and regions closest to Kagoshima (home state of Kawahigashi), 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 Kawahigashi


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kawahigashi (You)Kagoshima6,237
ŌsakiKagoshima13,4886.0NNE
MaedaKagoshima14,2278.1SW
HayatoKagoshima12.5W
OkuchiKagoshima12.5W
ShibushiKagoshima30,23114.5NE
KanoyaKagoshima101,09615.0W
ShiromotoKagoshima6,94425.4SW
KushimaMiyazaki22,10225.6ENE
Nejime-kawaminanKagoshima6,48128.2SW
SooKagoshima33,31030.5N

🏆 Kagoshima City Rankings

How does Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi 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-shirakame413.39
Naze323.97
Makurazaki293.66
Ibusuki262.10
Kanoya225.59
Akune187.23
Izumi157.53
Sendai135.31
Amami134.26
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kagoshima Airport
IATA: KOJ
55 km (34 mi) from Kawahigashi
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
Kawahigashi ranks #45 of 57 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kawahigashi Sits on the Map

Kawahigashi sits inside Kagoshima, Japan and ranks #45 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 Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kawahigashi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kagoshima city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kawahigashi: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kawahigashi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kawahigashi MapView the Kawahigashi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi

Which cities are closest to Kawahigashi?

See the Cities Near To Kawahigashi 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 Kawahigashi to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kawahigashi. 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 Kawahigashi compare in size to the cities near it?

Kawahigashi ranks #45 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 Kawahigashi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kawahigashi is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.