Japan
Kotō is a city located in Japan, within the Kumamoto province. It has a population of 543,730 residents. The city is situated in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
Shirakawa Gliderport
10.7 km away
Kumamoto Airport
12.2 km away
Aso Auxiliary Airfield
41.9 km away
Kotō is positioned at coordinates 32.77856° latitude and 130.74537° longitude, with an elevation of 8 meters. It operates under the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Kumamoto, located 5.9 km away, and Ōmuta, which is 39.5 km distant.
In terms of population, Kotō ranks #33 out of 2,144 cities in Japan. The total urban population of the country is 146,668,727, placing Kotō in a notable position among its peers.
The city is part of Kumamoto province, which contains 50 cities and ranks #2 in terms of size. Other notable cities in the province include Kumamoto, Honmachi, Amakusa, Tamana, and Kōshi. Kotō is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 117 hospitals, 215 schools, and 33 train stations.
Kotō is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Kotō is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Kotō is 543,730.
Kotō is located in Kumamoto province.
The coordinates of Kotō are 32.77856° latitude and 130.74537° longitude.
The elevation of Kotō is 8 meters.
The nearest airport to Kotō is Kumamoto Airport, located 12.2 km away.
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