Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Asahikawa: Located in the heart of Hokkaido, this major city is the second-largest in Japan's northernmost prefecture.
About
Quick Facts about Asahikawa
| Population | 334,692 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Hokkaido (Japan) |
| County | Asahikawa-shi |
| Twitter username | asahikawa_jp, bosai_asahikawa |
| Postal code | 070-0031 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0166 |
| Area | 747.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.7706,142.3649 |
| Legislative body | Q28688707 |
| Capital city | Asahikawa is capital of Kamikawa Subprefecture |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 13:21:38 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Asahikawa is located at 43°46'14"N 142°21'54"E (43.7706300, 142.3648900). It has 3 neighbors: Kamikawa, Fukagawa and Ashibetsu.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 352,105 | - | census |
| 2015 | 339,605 | -3.68% | census |
| 2019 | 334,692 | -1.47% | census |
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