Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sapporo: Located on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, this major city serves as the island's administrative and economic center.
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Quick Facts about Sapporo
| Population | 1,958,756 |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Hokkaido (Japan) |
| County | Sapporo-shi |
| Twitter username | sapporo_PRD |
| Postal code | 060-8611 |
| Phone Area Codes | 011 |
| Area | 1121.12 km2 |
| Official name | 札幌市, 札幌区 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0667,141.3500 |
| Legislative body | Sapporo City Assembly |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city | Sapporo is capital of Hokkaidō, Hokkaidō, Ishikari Subprefecture |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Local time | 13:19:57 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Sapporo is located at 43°4'0"N 141°21'0"E (43.0666700, 141.3500000). It has 6 neighbors: Tobetsu, Otaru, Ishikari, Eniwa shi, Ebetsu and Chitose.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,880,863 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,913,545 | 1.71% | census |
| 2014 | 1,933,787 | 1.05% | census |
| 2015 | 1,952,356 | 0.95% | census |
| 2019 | 1,958,756 | 0.33% | census |
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