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Rifu

JA 利府

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Location & Surroundings

Rifu is a town in Miyagi, Japan with 36,014 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tagajo-shi, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 315 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sendai Airport, 22 km away.

Also known as: 利府 · 利府町 · Ritu · Rifuhongō

Overview

Rifu is town in Miyagi district, Miyagi prefecture, Japan — JA 宮城県宮城郡の町.

It is located in Miyagi district, Japan.

Established in 1967-10-01.

The population is about 35,521 (2021).

It covers about 45 square kilometre.

Also known as: JA 利府村

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Coat of arms Emblem of Rifu, Miyagi.svg

Locator map

Locator map Rifu in Miyagi Prefecture Ja.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Miyagi district
  • Area 45 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 19' 51" N, 140° 58' 37" E
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 36,014
  • Pop. Density 3,163 p/km²
  • Built-up 33.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

ja
利府
ja
利府町
Ritu
Rifuhongō

Weather in Rifu

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

Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.

Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 22.2 5.7 337 63 1,006.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.1 5.8 330 69 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 30.1 n/a
12h 15.5 5.9 303 72 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 18.9 7.1 309 53 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 153.8 n/a
Tomorrow 20.3 6.9 311 47 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 643.9 n/a
30h 15.5 3.2 321 61 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 58.2 n/a
36h 13.6 1.9 264 68 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 18.3 2.2 297 51 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 151.5 n/a
Thursday 20.6 0.7 225 48 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 633.6 n/a
54h 16.2 0.8 270 65 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 55.2 n/a
60h 13.7 1.9 345 76 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 17.4 0.4 346 60 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 147.4 n/a
Friday 20.2 3.1 144 56 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 627.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rifu?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Rifu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Rifu?
Local time is 22:47. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Rifu?
Rifu is a populated place.
How many people live in Rifu?
Population about 36,014.
What is the elevation of Rifu?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Rifu located?
It is at 38.33092, 140.97691 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rifu in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2021-10-06
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