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Satsuma-cho

JA さつま町

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Location & Surroundings

Satsuma-cho is a third-order administrative division in Kagoshima, Japan with 23,545 inhabitants, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsuruda, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 950 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 27 km away.

Also known as: さつま町

Overview

Satsuma is town in Satsuma district, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan — JA 鹿児島県薩摩郡の町.

It is located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Established in 2005-03-22.

The population is about 20,093 (2021).

It covers about 304 square kilometre.

Also known as: JA 薩摩郡さつま町

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Kagoshima Prefecture
  • Area 304 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 54' 21" N, 130° 27' 49" E
  • Elevation DEM: 59 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 23,545
  • Pop. Density 412 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.6%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

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さつま町

Weather in Satsuma-cho

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

Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.

Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 15.5 1.8 30 76 1,021.1 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 13.8 1.5 56 85 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 21.0 1.1 61 56 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 108.0 n/a
18h 25.1 1.0 328 40 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 730.4 n/a
Tomorrow 15.3 1.4 81 85 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 124.1 n/a
30h 14.6 1.8 28 82 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
36h 19.1 1.1 60 66 1,021.4 0.02 / 0.02 97 19.6 n/a
42h 22.0 1.4 50 78 1,018.9 0.08 / 0.10 37 239.3 n/a
Friday 18.8 1.5 56 94 1,019.9 0.01 / 0.11 61 66.6 n/a
54h 19.7 1.9 77 94 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.04 24 0.0 n/a
60h 22.9 4.0 98 72 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.04 32 62.0 n/a
66h 26.1 4.2 107 55 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 29 661.7 n/a
Saturday 19.0 1.9 84 81 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 74 106.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Satsuma-cho?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Satsuma-cho today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Satsuma-cho?
Local time is 03:43. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Satsuma-cho?
Satsuma-cho is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Satsuma-cho?
Population about 23,545.
What is the elevation of Satsuma-cho?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Satsuma-cho located?
It is at 31.90583, 130.46368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Satsuma-cho in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2017-04-07
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