Location & Surroundings
Sankasho is a village in Miyazaki, Japan with 3,472 inhabitants, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mitai, 9 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 850 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: 三ヶ所 · Sangasho · Gokase
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
32° 40' 54" N, 131° 12' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,472
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:13
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
三ヶ所
Weather in Sankasho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankasho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 10.7 | 1.9 | 304 | 97 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 342 | 77 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 2.4 | 40 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 1.7 | 73 | 80 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 1.6 | 107 | 80 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 3.2 | 122 | 88 | 1,022.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 2.3 | 92 | 99 | 1,020.2 | 1.75 / 1.82 | 100 | 86.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 2.0 | 80 | 100 | 1,020.8 | 4.22 / 6.04 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.4 | 1.6 | 96 | 99 | 1,018.9 | 5.19 / 11.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 1.9 | 119 | 99 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 135 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 1.6 | 156 | 99 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.6 | 1.2 | 205 | 97 | 1,017.7 | 0.23 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankasho?
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Sankasho today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Sankasho?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sankasho?
Sankasho is a populated place.
How many people live in Sankasho?
Population about 3,472.
What is the elevation of Sankasho?
DEM 542 m.
Where is Sankasho located?
It is at 32.68176, 131.20833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankasho in?
It is in Japan.