Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru: city in Hokkaido, Japan
About
Quick Facts about Otaru
| Population | 114,947 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Hokkaido (Japan) |
| County | Otaru-shi |
| Twitter username | OtaruCity |
| Postal code | 047-8660 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0134 |
| Area | 243.83 km2 |
| Official name | 小樽市, 小樽区 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1894,141.0022 |
| Legislative body | Q61194579 |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00, Japan Standard Time |
| Local time | 17:51:40 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Otaru is located at 43°11'22"N 141°0'8"E (43.1894400, 141.0022200). It has 3 neighbors: Sapporo, Yoichi and Ishikari.
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- Dunedin (1980 )
- Gangseo District (2009 )
- Nakhodka (1966 )
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,928 | - | 72259 |
| 2012 | 131,706 | -0.17% | 72259 |
| 2015 | 121,924 | -8.02% | 72259 |
| 2019 | 114,947 | -6.07% | 72259 |
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