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Akababa, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Akababa is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 3,750. Elevation: 1,703 ft (519 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 3,750 |
| Population Density | 73 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0997°, 131.0739° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.1 inches (2,466 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Akababa
Akababa is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 3,750. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet (519 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Akababa vs Japan Average
Income: Akababa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 120 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,500 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 51.3 sq mi (132.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0997°N, 131.0739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | 82 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 62 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 124 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 140 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 116 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 148 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 139 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 54 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 16 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 36 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 131 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 155 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 163 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 16.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 18.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Akababa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.9") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Akababa
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立りんどうヶ丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立中原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南小国中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立市原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上津江小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Akababa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akababa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| Bungomori Locomotive Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex | ||||
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 地底博物館鯛生金山 | ||||
| 坂本善三美術館 | ||||
| 天領日田歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天領日田洋酒博物館 | ||||
| 廣瀬資料館 | ||||
| 日田まちづくり歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日田祇園山鉾会館 | ||||
| 草野本家 | ||||
| 進撃の巨人ミュージアム | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 | ||||
| 雛御殿 |
Libraries in Akababa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九重町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日田市立淡窓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Akababa
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Akababa
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akababa
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Akababa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Akababa
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akababa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Akababa
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Akababa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akababa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上津江郵便局 | |
| 上田簡易郵便局 | |
| 南小国郵便局 | |
| 和田簡易郵便局 | |
| 満願寺簡易郵便局 | |
| 都留簡易郵便局 | |
| 雉谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 黒川簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akababa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 満山神社 | |
| 立護山満願寺 |
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What is the population of Akababa?
Akababa has a population of 3,750 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 51.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Akababa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Akababa?
Akababa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.1 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Akababa?
The job market in Akababa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 120 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Akababa?
The median home value in Akababa is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.