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Kin Cho

JA キンチョウ

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Location & Surroundings

Kin Chō is a third-order administrative division in Okinawa, Japan with 11,423 inhabitants, at 67 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kin, 2 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 1520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Iejima Airport, 31 km away.

Also known as: キンチョウ · 金武町 · きんちょう · Kimu-mura · Kin-chō · Kin-son

Overview

Kin is town in Kunigami district, Okinawa prefecture, Japan — JA 沖縄県国頭郡の町.

It is located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Established in 1980-04-01.

The population is about 11,252 (2021).

It covers about 38 square kilometre.

Also known as: JA 金武村

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Coat of arms Emblem of Kin, Okinawa.svg

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Locator map Kin in Okinawa Prefecture Ja.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Okinawa Prefecture
  • Area 38 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    26° 27' 55" N, 127° 54' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 67 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,423
  • Pop. Density 135 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

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キンチョウ
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金武町
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きんちょう
Kimu-mura
Kin-chō
Kin Chō
Kin-son
Chin-mura
Kin-mura
Kimu-son

Weather in Kin Cho

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kin Cho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.

Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 25.5 2.2 54 84 1,011.8 - / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
6h 27.1 1.9 82 75 1,012.4 0.11 / 0.11 14 98.9 n/a
12h 27.0 1.9 58 80 1,010.5 1.60 / 1.71 29 646.9 n/a
18h 25.5 3.2 45 82 1,012.0 0.19 / 1.90 1 136.7 n/a
Tomorrow 24.9 3.5 7 82 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 26.7 4.5 12 76 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 98.6 n/a
36h 27.4 5.3 1 74 1,009.5 0.59 / 0.59 5 736.4 n/a
42h 25.6 9.0 14 76 1,012.5 1.21 / 1.80 62 145.1 n/a
Monday 24.5 8.8 359 67 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.11 13 0.0 n/a
54h 24.6 8.3 1 67 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.04 51 77.0 n/a
60h 24.7 9.0 0 65 1,012.8 0.35 / 0.39 86 490.2 n/a
66h 24.1 7.9 356 62 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.08 90 107.4 n/a
Tuesday 23.4 7.0 354 62 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kin Cho?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Kin Cho today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kin Cho?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kin Cho?
Kin Cho is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kin Cho?
Population about 11,423.
What is the elevation of Kin Cho?
DEM 67 m.
Where is Kin Cho located?
It is at 26.46514, 127.90186 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kin Cho in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2023-10-06
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