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Akaike, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Akaike is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 21,398. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
21,398 Population 1,216/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
70.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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About Akaike

Akaike was a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once a coal mining town.

People

Population21,398
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,216/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units8,559

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain70.8 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population21,398
Population Density1,216 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates33.6919°, 130.7653°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.8 inches (1,797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Akaike

Akaike is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 21,398. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Akaike has a population of 21,398 with a density of 1,216 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,398
Total Population
1,216
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
17.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Akaike vs Japan Average

The median household income in Akaike is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 685 business establishments.

Income: Akaike vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)685

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Akaike is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,559 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units8,559

Property Tax

Climate in Akaike

Akaike 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 1731 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 68.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 79.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 140.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 135.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 242.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 338.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 175.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 161.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 79.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 82.0
Akaike enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates33.6919°N, 130.7653°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.44"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 100 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 60 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 71 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 98 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 101 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 111 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 110 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 86 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 70 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 55 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 118 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 82 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 85 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 106 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 89 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 127 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 103 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 109 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 109 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 139 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 18 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 221 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 160 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 234 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 89 km
2018 Trami Category 1 260 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 145 km
2017 Noru Category 1 239 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 225 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 258 km
2015 Goni Category 3 34 km
2014 Halong Category 1 248 km
2013 Danas Category 1 210 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 250 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 252 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 50 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 202 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 48 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 15,000 113 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 97 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 146 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 97 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 97 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 133 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 89 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 74 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 81 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 95 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 112 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 118 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest

Akaike has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Akaike

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立上野小学校 - - - -
町立伊方小学校 - - - -
町立市場小学校 - - - -
町立弁城小学校 - - - -
町立赤池中学校 - - - -
町立金田中学校 - - - -
町立金田小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akaike

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Akaike

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kita-Kyushu Manga Museum
Kita-Kyushu Manga Museum
Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery and Studio
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Shimonoseki Shipyard Historical Museum
Shimonoseki Shipyard Historical Museum
Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum
TOTO Museum
Treasure Hall
ZENRIN Museum
ZENRIN Museum
いのちのたび博物館
ふくちのち
みやこ町歴史民俗博物館
わかちく資料館
万葉植物園
久我美術館
五郎山古墳資料館
北九州イノベーションギャラリー
北九州市平和のまちミュージアム
北九州市水環境館
北九州市水環境館
北九州市立 こども文化会館
北九州市立 小倉城庭園
北九州市立 小倉城庭園
北九州市立美術館
北九州市立美術館
北九州市立美術館分館
北九州市立美術館分館
北九州市立自然史・歴史博物館(いのちのたび博物館)
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
多賀谷美術館
大宰府展示館
宗像大社神宝館
宝蔵
岩﨑記代子音楽記念館
平尾台自然観察センター
朝倉市秋月博物館
松本清張記念館
松本清張記念館
水環境館
水環境館
河伯洞
王塚装飾古墳館
田川市美術館
福岡二日市文学館
秋月美術館
筑紫野市歴史博物館(ふるさと館ちくしの)
芦屋歴史民俗資料館
芦屋釜の里
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
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Akaike

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
ふくちのち0.0
下関市立彦島図書館0.0
下関市立彦島図書館0.0
中間市民図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
八幡西図書館0.0
八幡西図書館0.0
勝山町図書館0.0
北九州市立中央図書館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0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡南分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡東分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館0.0
北九州市立戸畑図書館戸畑分館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館0.0
北九州市立若松図書館島郷分館0.0
北九州市立門司図書館大里分館0.0
北九州市立門司図書館大里分館0.0
北九州市立門司図書館大里分館0.0
嘉穂町立図書館0.0
嘉麻市立碓井図書館0.0
太宰府市民図書館0.0
宗像市民図書館中央館0.0
宗像市民図書館須恵分館0.0
山田市立図書館0.0
岡垣サンリーアイ図書館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
桂川町立図書館0.0
水巻町図書館0.0
添田町立図書館0.0
犀川町図書館0.0
田川市立図書館0.0
直方市立図書館0.0
福岡女子短期大学 図書館0.0
筑前町図書館0.0
筑穂町立ちくほ図書館0.0
筑紫野市民図書館0.0
糸田町図書館0.0
芦屋町図書館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
遠賀町立図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Akaike

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tanga Ichiba
中央卸売市場

Restaurants in Akaike

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

友栄亭

Train Stations in Akaike

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akaike
Fureai Syouriki
Hitomi
Ichiba
Kanada

Banks in Akaike

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

田川信用金庫赤池支店

Golf Courses in Akaike

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

北九州カントリー倶楽部
西日本CC

Stadiums & Teams in Akaike

TeamLeagueDivision
Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

Ski Resorts Near Akaike

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Akaike

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield-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 Akaike

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
方城郵便局
赤池上野簡易郵便局
赤池郵便局
金田郵便局

Treatment Centers in Akaike

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
reiko skin clinic
reiko skin clinic
かわい泌尿器科クリニック
ナーシングセンター八幡
有吉医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akaike

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
菅原神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akaike

What is the population of Akaike?

Akaike has a population of 21,398 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,216 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Akaike 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 Akaike?

Akaike enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.

How is the job market in Akaike?

The job market in Akaike is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 685 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Akaike?

The median home value in Akaike is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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