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Ogawamachi, Saitama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Ogawamachi, Japan

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:20:44 JST
State: Saitama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 28,971
District: Hiki-gun

📍 Cities Near To Ogawamachi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ogawamachi in Saitama, 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 Ogawamachi.

📍 Ogawamachi 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 Ogawamachi from our regional database:

State / RegionSaitama
DistrictHiki-gun
Total Population28,971
Land Area60.36 km²
Population Density479.97 / km²
Center Latitude36.0534° N
Center Longitude139.2661° E
Elevation90 m (295 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Saitama#53 of 82
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ageo Ageo20 33 18
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Akaiwa Akaiwa14 23 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akatsuka Akatsuka28 46 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Akiruno Akiruno23 36 20
South (S)
National Flag Of Akishima Akishima24 38 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Akitsu Akitsu23 37 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Annaka Annaka28 45 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Asagaya-minami Asagaya-minami32 51 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Asagayakita Asagayakita31 51 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Asaka Asaka25 41 22
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ashigakubo Ashigakubo9 14 8
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ashikaga Ashikaga22 35 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bansho Bansho4 7 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chichibu Chichibu11 18 10
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chofu Chofu31 51 27
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Ogawamachi


States and regions closest to Saitama (home state of Ogawamachi), 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 Aichi Aichi145 233 126
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Akita Akita268 431 232
North (N)
National Flag Of Chiba Chiba31 50 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fukui Fukui192 309 167
West (W)
National Flag Of Fukushima Fukushima139 224 121
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gifu Gifu165 265 143
West (W)
National Flag Of Gunma Gunma64 104 56
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ibaraki Ibaraki52 84 46
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ishikawa Ishikawa177 285 154
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Iwate Iwate272 437 236
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ogawamachi


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ogawamachi (You)Saitama28,971
OgawaSaitama0.5NW
RanzanSaitama17,8894.4E
HigashichichibuSaitama2,7096.4W
BanshoSaitama10,5406.7SSE
YoriiSaitama32,8519.5NW
YamataSaitama19,73210.0ENE
HatoyamaSaitama13,56010.1SE
OgoseSaitama11,35210.7SSE
MoroyamaSaitama13.2SSE
TakasakaSaitama15,00013.4ESE

🏆 Saitama City Rankings

How does Ogawamachi rank within Saitama? 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 Ogawamachi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Saitama1,324,854
Kawaguchi607,373
Kawagoe354,571
Koshigaya345,353
Tokorozawa344,194
Soka249,645
Kasukabe229,792
Ageo226,940
Kumagaya195,277
Niiza166,017

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Chichibu577.83
Hanno193.05
Kumagaya159.82
Kazo133.30
Kawagoe109.13
Gyoda67.49
Kasukabe66.00
Yorii64.25
Kawaguchi61.95
Ogawamachi ⭐60.36

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kawaguchi9,804.25
Shiki8,446.96
Fujimino7,759.36
Asaka7,692.64
Niiza7,287.84
Koshigaya5,732.95
Yashio5,181.08
Tsurugashima3,972.63
Kasukabe3,481.70
Kitamoto3,331.08
✈️ Nearest Airport
Chofu Airport
49 km (30 mi) from Ogawamachi
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 Saitama Cities
Ogawamachi ranks #53 of 82 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ogawamachi Sits on the Map

Ogawamachi sits inside Saitama, Japan and ranks #53 of 82 cities in Saitama 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 Ogawamachi 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 Ogawamachi 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 Ogawamachi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ogawamachi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Saitama city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ogawamachi: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ogawamachi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Ogawamachi?

See the Cities Near To Ogawamachi 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 Saitama by population and density.

How is the distance from Ogawamachi to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Ogawamachi ranks #53 of 82 cities in Saitama 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 Ogawamachi?

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