Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a town in Chiba, Japan with 13,803 inhabitants, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kawasugaya, 6 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is 67 km to the west. The nearest airport is Narita International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 本郷 · ほんごう · ホンゴウ · Chōsei
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 25' 5" N, 140° 21' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 13,803
- Pop. Density 445 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:18
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
本郷
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ほんごう
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ホンゴウ
Weather in Hongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 159 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
5.8 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.0 | 5.8 | 6 | 86 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 3.6 | 359 | 84 | 1,009.8 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 81 | 158.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.9 | 353 | 91 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 3.2 | 354 | 93 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 5.3 | 9 | 75 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 7.7 | 32 | 70 | 1,004.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 65 | 436.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 8.7 | 21 | 71 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 4.8 | 13 | 65 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 2.0 | 359 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 84 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.9 | 91 | 54 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 321.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 3.9 | 73 | 61 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 12.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 4.6 | 46 | 68 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 3.8 | 50 | 56 | 1,023.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 149.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 159 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hongo today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 17:18. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hongo?
Hongo is a populated place.
How many people live in Hongo?
Population about 13,803.
What is the elevation of Hongo?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 35.41796, 140.35283 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.