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Sapporo, Hokkaido

Japan

Regional capital43.0667° N, 141.3500° E

Sapporo is a city located in Japan's Hokkaido province, with a population of 1,973,832. It is one of the major urban centers in the country and is known for its unique geographical and cultural attributes.

Population1,973,832
ProvinceHokkaido
Coordinates43.0667° N, 141.3500° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#5 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Sapporo Okadama Airport

OKDRegional

6.2 km away

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Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport

JP-0071Local

23 km away

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UFO Park Airfield

JP-1189Local

31.5 km away

About Sapporo

Sapporo is situated at coordinates 43.06667° N latitude and 141.35° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 26 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Ebetsu, Otaru, Chitose, Iwamizawa, and Eniwa.

With a population ranking of #5 out of 2,144 cities in Japan, Sapporo is a significant urban area. The total population of Japan is 146,668,727, highlighting Sapporo's substantial size relative to other cities.

Weather in Sapporo

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15°CPartly cloudy
Feels like: 14°CHumidity: 76%Wind: 11 km/h
7-day forecast
Today🌦️18°10°
Thu🌤️18°9°
Fri🌤️21°8°
Sat🌤️15°7°
Sun🌧️13°9°
Mon🌤️18°11°
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Cities in Hokkaido

Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, which has a total of 182 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Asahikawa, Hakodate, Tomakomai, Kushiro, and Obihiro. The city is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 155 hospitals, 331 schools, 29 universities, and numerous parks and other amenities.

Asahikawa333,530Hakodate275,730Tomakomai174,806Kushiro167,875Obihiro166,536Ebetsu133,953Kitami119,135Otaru115,333Chitose97,950Muroran96,197

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Sapporo.

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Kita-rokujōCity
0.3 km
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Kita-sanjōCity
1 km
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Minami-ichijōCity
1.1 km
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Kita-nijōCity
1.2 km
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Minami-yonjōCity
1.2 km
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ŌdōriNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Minami-nanajōCity
1.6 km
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Kita-jūnijōCity
1.7 km
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Kita-gojōCity
2 km
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Kita-hachijōCity
2 km
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NakajimakoenNeighborhood
2 km
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Kita-jūjōCity
2.1 km
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Toyohira-sanjōCity
2.1 km
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Minami-kujōCity
2.2 km
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Toyohira-rokujōCity
2.3 km
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Minami-ichijōCity
2.3 km
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Kita-ichijōCity
2.4 km
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SuishachōCity
2.4 km
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Kita-jūrokujōCity
2.5 km
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Minami-jūichijōCity
2.5 km

Universities in Sapporo

Sapporo is home to 14 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Hokkaido University1918Public#196
Fuji Women's University1925——
Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College1953——
Hokkaido Musashi Women's Junior College1967——
Hokkai-Gakuen University1885——
Hokkai School of Commerce2006——
Hokusei Gakuen University1962——
Sapporo City University2006——
Sapporo International University1969Public—
Sapporo Medical University1950——
Sapporo Otani Junior College1906——
Sapporo Ōtani University1906——
Sapporo University1967——
Tenshi College1947——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore additional content related to Sapporo, including comparisons with other cities in Japan, rankings, and a full list of cities. This can provide a broader understanding of urban dynamics within the country.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sapporo?

The population of Sapporo is 1,973,832.

In which province/state is Sapporo located?

Sapporo is located in Hokkaido province.

What are the coordinates of Sapporo?

The coordinates of Sapporo are 43.06667° N latitude and 141.35° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Sapporo?

The elevation of Sapporo is 26 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Sapporo?

The nearest airport to Sapporo is Sapporo Okadama Airport.

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