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Aka, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Aka is a small town in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 2,960. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 2,960 |
| Population Density | 454 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5986°, 130.8741° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.6 inches (1,870 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Aka
Aka is a small town in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 2,960. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Aka vs Japan Average
Income: Aka vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 95 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,184 |
Property Tax
Climate in Aka
Aka has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5986°N, 130.8741°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 108 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 84 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 75 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 59 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 67 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 107 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 121 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Aka has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Aka
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立赤中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立赤小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立伊良原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立伊良原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立城井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum | ||||
| ふくちのち | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館 | ||||
| 嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館 | ||||
| 平尾台自然観察センター | ||||
| 朝倉市秋月博物館 | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 王塚装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 甘木歴史資料館 | ||||
| 田川市美術館 | ||||
| 秋月美術館 | ||||
| 英彦山修験道館 | ||||
| 行橋市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 道原の眼鏡橋 | ||||
| 鞍手町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 飯塚市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Aka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふくちのち | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中間市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立八幡図書館八幡南分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉穂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉麻市立碓井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄内町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 方城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝倉町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 添田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甘木市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 直方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町めくばーる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑穂町立ちくほ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 糸田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立西部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行橋市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立穂波図書館 | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Aka
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Aka
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Aka
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aka
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊良原郵便局 | |
| 油須原郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Aka
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ナーシングセンター八幡 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aka
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 崎山八幡神社 | |
| 御堂 | |
| 御堂 | |
| 木實神社 | |
| 橘八幡神社 | |
| 青嶽神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Aka
What is the population of Aka?
Aka has a population of 2,960 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 454 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Aka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Aka?
Aka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.6 inches.
How is the job market in Aka?
The job market in Aka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Aka?
The median home value in Aka is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.