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Yamaguchi Prefecture

JA 山口

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Location & Surroundings

Yamaguchi is a first-order administrative division in Japan with 1,377,631 inhabitants, at 155 m elevation. The national capital Tokyo is about 760 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hofu Ab, 18 km away.

Also known as: 山口 · やまぐち · ヤマグチ · ヤマグチケン · やまぐちけん · 山口県

Overview

Yamaguchi Prefecture is prefecture of Japan — JA 日本の中国地方にある県.

It is located in Japan.

The population is about 1,336,522 (2021).

It covers about 6,111 square kilometre.

Also known as: Bōchō

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Image Rurikoji (Yamaguchi), tou-1.jpg

Flag

Flag Flag of Yamaguchi Prefecture.svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Yamaguchi Prefecture.svg

Locator map

Locator map Japan yamaguchi map small.png

Locator map

Locator map Yamaguchi in Japan.svg

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Locator map Yamaguchi in Japan (extended).svg

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Banner Wikivoyage banner of Yamaguchi Prefecture.JPG

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Japan
  • Area 6,111 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 12' 0" N, 131° 34' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 155 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,377,631
  • Pop. Density 28 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.3%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Water in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Alternate Names

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山口
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やまぐち
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ヤマグチ
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ヤマグチケン
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やまぐちけん
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山口県
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Yamaguchi
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ياماغوتشي
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Präfektur Yamaguchi
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prefectura de Yamaguchi
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préfecture de Yamaguchi
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prefettura di Yamaguchi
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Prefektura Yamaguchi
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Ямагути
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山口縣
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यामागुची प्रीफेक्चर
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Prefektur Yamaguchi
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იამაგუტის პრეფექტურა
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Yamagushi
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ខេត្តយ៉ាម៉ាហ្គឹឈិ
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Jamagučio prefektūra
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Jamaguči prefektūra
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Јамагучи
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यामागुची
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Wilayah Yamaguchi
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ضلع یاماگوچی
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Prefectura Yamaguchi
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Yamaguchi Prefectur
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Yamaguchi prefektuvra
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Jamaguči
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Mkoa wa Yamaguchi
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Префектураи Ямагути
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จังหวัดยามางูจิ
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Prepektura ng Yamaguchi
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префектура Ямаґучі
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یاماگوچی پرفکترے
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Yamaguti-koān
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Yamaguchi prefektur
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Préféktur Yamaguchi
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Յամագուտի
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山口县
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Prefectura de Yamaguchi
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Yamaguchi Prefektuur
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Yamaguchi-ken
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Префектура Јамагучи
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یاماقوچی اوستانی
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ইয়ামাগুচি প্রশাসনিক অঞ্চল
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Prefektura Jamaguči

Weather in Yamaguchi Prefecture

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

Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.

Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 19.4 4.5 20 60 1,017.7 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 21.5 4.1 8 49 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 727.7 n/a
12h 13.7 3.0 23 82 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 121.9 n/a
18h 12.1 2.3 26 80 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 18.3 1.3 26 61 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 116.5 n/a
30h 22.6 0.8 145 47 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 57 715.9 n/a
36h 15.3 2.0 59 81 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 109.1 n/a
42h 15.6 2.3 82 79 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 18.7 1.2 26 71 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 94 42.8 n/a
54h 18.7 0.3 16 79 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 191.6 n/a
60h 17.4 1.6 120 78 1,015.8 0.15 / 0.15 100 13.2 n/a
66h 16.9 0.9 115 97 1,012.9 4.08 / 4.24 99 0.0 n/a
Monday 18.5 0.8 143 96 1,013.3 0.09 / 4.32 96 14.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yamaguchi Prefecture?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Yamaguchi Prefecture today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Yamaguchi Prefecture?
Local time is 17:45. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yamaguchi Prefecture?
Yamaguchi Prefecture is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Yamaguchi Prefecture?
Population about 1,377,631.
What is the elevation of Yamaguchi Prefecture?
DEM 155 m.
Where is Yamaguchi Prefecture located?
It is at 34.20000, 131.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yamaguchi Prefecture in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2022-12-11
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