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Minamishimabara, Nagasaki, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Minamishimabara, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:32:05 JST
State: Nagasaki
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 42,330
District: Minamishimabara Shi

📍 Cities Near To Minamishimabara


Find cities, states and countries closest to Minamishimabara in Nagasaki, 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 Minamishimabara.

📍 Minamishimabara 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 Minamishimabara from our regional database:

State / RegionNagasaki
DistrictMinamishimabara Shi
Total Population42,330
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude32.6733° N
Center Longitude130.2675° E
Elevation129 m (423 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Nagasaki#7 of 22
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Amakusa Amakusa15 25 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arao Arao24 38 20
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Arao Arao24 38 21
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ashikita Ashikita29 47 25
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hondomachi-hondo Hondomachi-hondo16 26 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Honmachi Honmachi23 36 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Isahaya Isahaya17 28 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kamiamakusa Kamiamakusa15 24 13
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Konoha Konoha27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Matsubase Matsubase23 37 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Nagaoda Nagaoda30 48 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nagasaki Nagasaki23 37 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nagasu Nagasu21 33 18
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nagayo Nagayo25 40 22
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Obita Obita24 39 21
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Minamishimabara


States and regions closest to Nagasaki (home state of Minamishimabara), 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 Busan174 279 151
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chungcheongnam-do Chungcheongnam-do326 524 283
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu228 367 198
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu287 461 249
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Daejeon Daejeon286 461 249
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ehime Ehime178 287 155
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Fukuoka Fukuoka65 105 57
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gwangju Gwangju240 386 208
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangbuk-do257 414 223
North (N)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do226 363 196
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Minamishimabara


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Minamishimabara (You)Nagasaki42,330
UnzenNagasaki41,09611.0N
ShimabaraNagasaki43,33815.4NE
Ōyanomachi-noboritateKumamoto24,56317.8ESE
KamiamakusaKumamoto23.7SSE
AmakusaKumamoto83,08224.9SSW
Hondomachi-hondoKumamoto40,78725.5SSW
TomiokaKumamoto7,11427.7SW
IsahayaNagasaki135,54628.1NW
NagasuKumamoto16,12533.2NNE
WakasuKumamoto11,09436.0ESE

🏆 Nagasaki City Rankings

How does Minamishimabara rank within Nagasaki? 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 Minamishimabara appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nagasaki409,118
Sasebo243,223
Isahaya135,546
Ōmura95,397
Obita45,293
Shimabara43,338
Minamishimabara ⭐42,330
Unzen41,096
Goto34,391
Hirado31,192

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sasebo364.04
Isahaya321.23
Hirado235.12
Matsuura130.55
Ōmura126.73
Shimabara82.78
Kawatana37.35
Obita28.73
Togitsu20.94

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Obita1,576.51
Togitsu1,436.68
Ōmura752.76
Sasebo668.12
Shimabara523.53
Isahaya421.96
Kawatana358.15
Matsuura180.51
Hirado132.66
✈️ Nearest Airport
Amakusa Airport
IATA: AXJ
24 km (15 mi) from Minamishimabara
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 Nagasaki Cities
Minamishimabara ranks #7 of 22 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Minamishimabara Sits on the Map

Minamishimabara sits inside Nagasaki, Japan and ranks #7 of 22 cities in Nagasaki 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 Minamishimabara 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 Minamishimabara 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 Minamishimabara and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Minamishimabara against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nagasaki city rankings

🌎 Beyond Minamishimabara: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Minamishimabara

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Minamishimabara?

See the Cities Near To Minamishimabara 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 Nagasaki by population and density.

How is the distance from Minamishimabara to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Minamishimabara ranks #7 of 22 cities in Nagasaki 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 Minamishimabara?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Minamishimabara is Amakusa Airport (AXJ), about 24 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.