Location & Surroundings
Takasu is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamada, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 870 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: 高須 · たかす · タカス
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 40' 2" N, 130° 56' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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高須
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たかす
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タカス
Weather in Takasu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Takasu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
2.99 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 | 18.5 | 2.3 | 93 | 95 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 2.1 | 84 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 81 | 79 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 94 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 3.38 / 3.38 | 100 | 712.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 2.3 | 96 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 70 | 121.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.3 | 95 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 93 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 1.34 / 1.40 | 95 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 96 | 90 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 97 | 204.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.7 | 1.7 | 77 | 98 | 1,017.5 | 1.33 / 2.44 | 99 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 80 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 1.67 / 4.11 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 65 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 79 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 310 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 1.82 / 3.68 | 18 | 602.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 1.3 | 31 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 3.16 | 42 | 150.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Takasu?
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Takasu today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Takasu?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Takasu?
Takasu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Takasu?
DEM 480 m.
Where is Takasu located?
It is at 32.66709, 130.94353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Takasu in?
It is in Japan.