Where is Otaru?
Otaru is a city in Hokkaido, Japan. Its population is about 115,333 inhabitants. It is located near Sapporo (31 km) and Asahikawa (128 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otaru located?
Otaru is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, located at 43.1894°N, 141.0022°E.
Which country is Otaru in?
Otaru is in Japan.
What is the population of Otaru?
The population of Otaru is approximately 115,333 inhabitants.
What region is Otaru in?
Otaru is located in the Hokkaido region of Japan.
How far is Otaru from Tokyo?
Otaru is approximately 841 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
What time zone is Otaru in?
Otaru is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What are the coordinates of Otaru?
The geographic coordinates of Otaru are 43.1894°N, 141.0022°E.
What cities are near Otaru?
Cities near Otaru include: Sapporo, Asahikawa, Hakodate, Tomakomai.
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