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Wakayama, Wakayama

Japan

Regional capital34.2333° N, 135.1667° E

Wakayama is a regional capital in Wakayama, Japan. The recorded population is 356,729.

Population356,729
ProvinceWakayama
Coordinates34.2333° N, 135.1667° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#69 of 50,799

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About Wakayama

At coordinates 34.23° N, 135.17° E, Wakayama lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Wakayama in Japan.

Wakayama has 356,729 inhabitants, making it the #69 most populated locality in Japan out of 50,799 registered.

Cities in Wakayama

The Wakayama region of Japan is home to Wakayama and other cities such as Minato, Tanabe, Hashimoto. Wakayama has 356,729 inhabitants.

Minato375,339Tanabe70,972Hashimoto61,063Kinokawa60,592Iwade53,967Kainan48,369Shingū27,491Arida26,755Itogawa25,258Gobō23,481

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Wakayama includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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KomatsubaradōriCity
1.1 km
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NozakiCity
1.6 km
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OkamachiNeighborhood
2.4 km
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MinatoCity · 375,339 inhab.
2.5 km
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KitadejimaCity
2.7 km
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Matsue-higashiCity
2.8 km
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ArimotoCity
3.1 km
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NakaCity
3.6 km
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Matsue-nakaCity
3.6 km
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AkizukiCity
3.7 km
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ZenmyōjiCity
3.9 km
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NarukamiCity
3.9 km
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UmeharaCity
4.1 km
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TajiriCity
4.2 km
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InbeCity
4.5 km
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Wakaura-nakaCity
4.7 km
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KinomotoCity
4.8 km
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SaikazakiCity
5 km
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MikazuraCity
5.1 km
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YoshiharaCity
5.3 km

Universities in Wakayama

Wakayama is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Wakayama Shin-ai University2019——
Wakayama University1949——
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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 Wakayama?

Wakayama has a population of 356,729. It ranks #69 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Wakayama in?

Wakayama is located in Wakayama, Japan.

Where is Wakayama located?

Wakayama is located at coordinates 34.23° N, 135.17° E in Wakayama, Japan.

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