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Hiwasaura, Tokushima, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Hiwasaura, Japan

Saturday, 15 August 2026
03:44:39 JST
State: Tokushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 6,222
District: Kaifu Gun

📍 Cities Near To Hiwasaura


Find cities, states and countries closest to Hiwasaura in Tokushima, 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 Hiwasaura.

📍 Hiwasaura 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 Hiwasaura from our regional database:

State / RegionTokushima
DistrictKaifu Gun
Total Population6,222
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude33.7326° N
Center Longitude134.5374° E
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Tokushima#21 of 26
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aizumi Aizumi27 44 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Anan Anan14 23 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Awa Awa29 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hoji Hoji14 23 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ikeda Ikeda23 38 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Ishii Ishii24 38 21
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kamojima Kamojima26 42 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kamojimacho-jogejima Kamojimacho-jogejima26 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kannoura Kannoura19 30 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kawaguchi Kawaguchi6 10 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kitajima Kitajima23 38 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Komatsushimacho Komatsushimacho19 30 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Mima Mima32 51 28
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mugiura Mugiura8 13 7
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Muroto Muroto36 58 31
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Hiwasaura


States and regions closest to Tokushima (home state of Hiwasaura), 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 Ehime107 171 93
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Fukui Fukui167 268 145
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hyogo Hyogo54 88 47
North (N)
National Flag Of Kagawa Kagawa32 52 28
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kochi Kochi69 110 60
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kyoto Kyoto95 153 82
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mie Mie87 141 76
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nara Nara83 134 72
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Okayama Okayama54 87 47
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Osaka Osaka69 111 60
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Hiwasaura


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Hiwasaura (You)Tokushima6,222
KawaguchiTokushima7,36710.1NW
MugiuraTokushima3,74312.9SW
TomouraTokushima8,35822.8SW
YokoseTokushima4,83722.9NNW
AnanTokushima70,28523.0NNE
HojiTokushima1,38023.3NNW
KannouraKochi2,19429.9SW
SanagochiTokushima2,05830.0NNW
KomatsushimachoTokushima36,14930.0N
YoriiTokushima4,64731.3NNW

🏆 Tokushima City Rankings

How does Hiwasaura rank within Tokushima? 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 Hiwasaura appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tokushima267,345
Anan70,285
Narutocho-mitsuishi64,082
Yoshinogawa38,772
Komatsushimacho36,149
Yakami35,246
Awa34,713
Mima28,055
Ishii25,062
Kamojimacho-jogejima24,374

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Anan279.39
Ikedacho167.80
Komatsushimacho45.37
Ishii28.83

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Ishii869.30
Komatsushimacho796.76
Anan251.57
Ikedacho140.67
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base
IATA: TKS
45 km (28 mi) from Hiwasaura
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 Tokushima Cities
Hiwasaura ranks #21 of 26 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Hiwasaura Sits on the Map

Hiwasaura sits inside Tokushima, Japan and ranks #21 of 26 cities in Tokushima 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 Hiwasaura 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 Hiwasaura 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 Hiwasaura and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Hiwasaura against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tokushima city rankings

🌎 Beyond Hiwasaura: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Hiwasaura

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Hiwasaura?

See the Cities Near To Hiwasaura 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 Tokushima by population and density.

How is the distance from Hiwasaura to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Hiwasaura ranks #21 of 26 cities in Tokushima 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 Hiwasaura?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Hiwasaura is Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.