Location & Surroundings

Muroran Shi is a second-order administrative division in Hokkaido, Japan with 91,276 inhabitants, at 99 m elevation. The national capital Tokyo is about 750 km to the south. The nearest airport is Shikabe, 39 km away.

Also known as: ムロランク · 室蘭市 · むろらんし · 室蘭 · Muroran · Muroran-shi

Overview

Muroran is city in Hokkaido, Japan — JA 北海道の市、胆振総合振興局所在地.

It is located in Iburi Subprefecture, Japan.

Established in 1922-00-00.

The population is about 81,580 (2020).

It covers about 81 square kilometre.

Also known as: DE 室蘭市

Media

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Flag

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Flag

Flag Flag of Muroran, Hokkaido (1922–1936).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Muroran, Hokkaido.svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Muroran, Hokkaido (1922–1936).svg

Locator map

Locator map Muroran in Hokkaido Prefecture Ja.svg

Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Iburi Subprefecture
  • Area 81 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    42° 22' 0" N, 140° 59' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 99 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 91,276
  • Pop. Density 224 p/km²
  • Built-up 8.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

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ムロランク
ja
室蘭市
ja
むろらんし
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室蘭
Muroran
Muroran-shi
Muroran-ku

Weather in Muroran Shi

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

Now 14.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 15.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.

Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
6.0 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 14.2 6.0 307 62 1,019.5 - / 0.00 61 0.0 n/a
6h 12.2 3.8 307 63 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 54 44.5 n/a
12h 11.1 3.4 311 68 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
18h 13.6 2.4 300 54 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 12 142.2 n/a
Tomorrow 15.3 2.3 283 51 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 74 550.0 n/a
30h 12.3 1.0 83 67 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 89 48.1 n/a
36h 12.4 4.2 96 72 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 15.4 7.6 115 77 1,017.7 0.07 / 0.07 97 54.2 n/a
Monday 16.4 8.0 126 84 1,013.3 0.89 / 0.96 100 180.8 n/a
54h 16.7 9.6 138 88 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.67 98 25.8 n/a
60h 16.6 5.2 155 94 1,007.5 9.21 / 9.88 100 0.0 n/a
66h 17.5 5.5 251 80 1,009.8 0.00 / 2.23 0 130.6 n/a
Tuesday 17.8 6.8 298 66 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 586.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Muroran Shi?
Now 14.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 15.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Muroran Shi today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Muroran Shi?
Local time is 22:56. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Muroran Shi?
Muroran Shi is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Muroran Shi?
Population about 91,276.
What is the elevation of Muroran Shi?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Muroran Shi located?
It is at 42.36659, 140.98845 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Muroran Shi in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2024-04-20
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