Oita is a city in northeastern Kyushu, Japan, located in Oita Prefecture along the eastern coast of Kyushu. It lies east of Kumamoto and south of Fukuoka, with Beppu situated to the north along Beppu Bay.
Location Map of Oita, Japan
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Where is Oita Located?
Oita is a city in northeastern Kyushu, Japan, located in Oita Prefecture along the eastern coast of Kyushu. It lies east of Kumamoto and south of Fukuoka, with Beppu situated to the north along Beppu Bay.
The city covers an area of 502.39 sq km (193.97 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 478,000 as of the 2020 census.
Oita is known for its hot springs and coastal setting, with attractions such as Takasakiyama Monkey Park, Umitamago Aquarium, Oita Castle ruins, Funai Park, Tanoura Beach, and nearby Beppu Onsen areas.
Oita, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Oita |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | ÅŒita Prefecture |
| Region | Kyūshū (Southwestern Japan) |
| Established | April 1, 1911 |
| Population | Approx. 480,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 502.39 sq km (193.97 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 950 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 33.2396° N, 131.6093° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 870-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 97 |
| Major Waterways | ÅŒita River; coastline along Beppu Bay |
| Transportation | JR Nippo Line, ÅŒita Airport (nearby), road networks |
| Famous For | Hot springs (onsen), proximity to Beppu, and coastal scenery |
| Top Attractions | Funai Castle Ruins, Takasaki Mountain Monkey Park, Umitamago Aquarium, Oita Prefectural Art Museum |
| Official Website | https://www.city.oita.oita.jp |
Distance from Oita to Major Cities in Japan
- Oita to Fukuoka – 160 km (99 miles)
- Oita to Kumamoto – 120 km (75 miles)
- Oita to Miyazaki – 200 km (124 miles)
- Oita to Kagoshima – 250 km (155 miles)
- Oita to Nagasaki – 220 km (137 miles)
- Oita to Hiroshima – 350 km (217 miles)
- Oita to Okayama – 520 km (323 miles)
- Oita to Kobe – 610 km (379 miles)
- Oita to Osaka – 630 km (391 miles)
- Oita to Kyoto – 670 km (416 miles)
- Oita to Nagoya – 850 km (528 miles)
- Oita to Shizuoka – 1,000 km (621 miles)
- Oita to Tokyo – 1,150 km (715 miles)
- Oita to Yokohama – 1,170 km (727 miles)
- Oita to Niigata – 1,250 km (777 miles)
- Oita to Nagano – 1,100 km (684 miles)
- Oita to Sendai – 1,350 km (839 miles)
- Oita to Sapporo – 1,750 km (1,087 miles)
- Oita to Aomori – 1,600 km (994 miles)
- Oita to Hakodate – 1,500 km (932 miles)
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