Naha is a city in southern Japan, located in Okinawa Prefecture in the Ryukyu Islands on the island of Okinawa. It lies along the East China Sea, south of Nago and west of Okinawa City, with the Pacific Ocean to the east.
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Where is Naha Located?
Naha is a city in southern Japan, located in Okinawa Prefecture in the Ryukyu Islands on the island of Okinawa. It lies along the East China Sea, south of Nago and west of Okinawa City, with the Pacific Ocean to the east.
The city covers an area of 41.42 sq km (15.99 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 320,000 as of the 2020 census.
Naha is known for its cultural heritage and coastal setting, with attractions such as Shurijo Castle, Kokusai Street, Naminoue Beach, Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Fukushu-en Garden, and Tomari Port.
Naha, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Naha |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| Region | Okinawa (Southern Japan) |
| Established | May 20, 1921 |
| Population | Approx. 320,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 41.42 sq km (15.99 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 7,700 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 26.2124° N, 127.6809° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 900-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 98 |
| Major Waterways | Asato River; coastline along East China Sea |
| Transportation | Naha Airport, Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail), road networks |
| Famous For | Gateway to Okinawa, Shuri Castle, and unique Ryukyu culture |
| Top Attractions | Shuri Castle, Kokusai Street, Naminoue Shrine, Okinawa Prefectural Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp |
Distance from Naha to Major Cities in Japan
- Naha to Kagoshima – 640 km (398 miles)
- Naha to Miyazaki – 700 km (435 miles)
- Naha to Kumamoto – 750 km (466 miles)
- Naha to Fukuoka – 880 km (547 miles)
- Naha to Nagasaki – 900 km (559 miles)
- Naha to Hiroshima – 1,100 km (684 miles)
- Naha to Okayama – 1,250 km (777 miles)
- Naha to Kobe – 1,350 km (839 miles)
- Naha to Osaka – 1,400 km (870 miles)
- Naha to Kyoto – 1,450 km (901 miles)
- Naha to Nagoya – 1,600 km (994 miles)
- Naha to Shizuoka – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
- Naha to Tokyo – 1,800 km (1,118 miles)
- Naha to Yokohama – 1,820 km (1,131 miles)
- Naha to Niigata – 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
- Naha to Nagano – 1,750 km (1,087 miles)
- Naha to Sendai – 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
- Naha to Sapporo – 2,400 km (1,491 miles)
- Naha to Aomori – 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
- Naha to Hakodate – 2,300 km (1,429 miles)
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