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Kure, Hiroshima

Japan

Provincial capital34.2322° N, 132.5666° E

Kure is a provincial capital located in Hiroshima, Japan. The recorded population is 214,592.

Population214,592
ProvinceHiroshima
Coordinates34.2322° N, 132.5666° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#129 of 50,799

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About Kure

You can find Kure at 34.23° N, 132.57° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Hiroshima, Japan.

Ranked #129 in Japan by population, Kure has 214,592 residents out of 50,799 registered localities.

Cities in Hiroshima

The Hiroshima region of Japan is home to Kure and other cities such as Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Higashihiroshima. Kure has 214,592 inhabitants.

Hiroshima1,200,754Fukuyama468,812Higashihiroshima196,608Onomichi131,170Hatsukaichi114,173Mihara90,573Gion68,713Miyoshi53,616Fuchū51,155Fuchūchō50,746

Nearby Cities

Kure is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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MiyaharaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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ShimizuNeighborhood
1.1 km
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NakadoriNeighborhood
1.4 km
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WashoNeighborhood
1.5 km
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HondoriNeighborhood
1.5 km
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SanjoNeighborhood
2.1 km
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ChuoNeighborhood
2.2 km
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RyojoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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YamateNeighborhood
2.4 km
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FushiharaNeighborhood
2.5 km
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HigashichuoNeighborhood
2.5 km
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MatobaNeighborhood
2.5 km
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AzumaNeighborhood
2.6 km
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KaiganNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Aga-chūōCity
2.9 km
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HigashihataNeighborhood
2.9 km
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KegoyaCity
3.1 km
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KamurizakiCity
3.6 km
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HirotagayaNeighborhood
4 km
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Yoshiura-ikenourachōCity
4 km

Universities in Kure

Kure is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Japan Coast Guard Academy1951——
Kure National College of Technology1964Public—
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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kure?

Kure has a population of 214,592. It ranks #129 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Kure in?

Kure is located in Hiroshima, Japan.

Where is Kure located?

Kure is located at coordinates 34.23° N, 132.57° E in Hiroshima, Japan.

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