Where is Karatsu?
Karatsu is a city in Saga, Japan. Its population is about 117,663 inhabitants. It is located near Fukuoka (45 km) and Kitakyushu (93 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karatsu located?
Karatsu is a city in Saga, Japan, located at 33.4425°N, 129.9697°E.
Which country is Karatsu in?
Karatsu is in Japan.
What is the population of Karatsu?
The population of Karatsu is approximately 117,663 inhabitants.
What region is Karatsu in?
Karatsu is located in the Saga region of Japan.
How far is Karatsu from Tokyo?
Karatsu is approximately 924 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
What time zone is Karatsu in?
Karatsu is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What are the coordinates of Karatsu?
The geographic coordinates of Karatsu are 33.4425°N, 129.9697°E.
What cities are near Karatsu?
Cities near Karatsu include: Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Koto.
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