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Akune, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Akune is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 25,089. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 25,089 |
| Population Density | 485 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0167°, 130.2000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.5 inches (2,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Akune
Akune is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 25,089. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Akune vs Japan Average
Income: Akune vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 803 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,036 |
Property Tax
Climate in Akune
Akune 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 1941 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 51.7 sq mi (134.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0167°N, 130.2000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 66 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 66 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 130 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 143 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 131 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 108 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 66 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 66 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 66 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 46 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 63 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 83 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 95 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 136 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 146 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 154 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
Akune has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (3.1").
Schools in Akune
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三笠中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿久根市立阿久根小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| マキオドライビングスクール | - | - | - | - |
| 鶴翔高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 田代小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿久根市立鶴川内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鶴川内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 尾崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿久根中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山下小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 脇本小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿久根市立折多小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立野田女子高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立田尻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 出水市立野田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立野田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立江内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立江内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Akune
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akune
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| せんだい宇宙館 | ||||
| 入来郷土館 | ||||
| 出水市ツル博物館クレインパークいずみ | ||||
| 出水市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 出水麓歴史館 | ||||
| 国立水俣病総合研究センター 水俣病情報センター | ||||
| 宮之城伝統工芸センター | ||||
| 宮之城歴史資料センター | ||||
| 川内まごころ文学館 | ||||
| 川内原子力発電所展示館 | ||||
| 日本マングリンセンター | ||||
| 水俣市立 水俣病資料館 | ||||
| 焼酎資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県環境センター | ||||
| 薩摩川内市入来郷土館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市川内歴史資料館 | ||||
| 薩摩川内市樋脇郷土館 | ||||
| 長島町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿久根市立郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Akune
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 出水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立牛深図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館入来分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館東郷分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 薩摩川内市立図書館樋脇分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長島町立鷹巣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿久根市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akune
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 阿久根青果市場 |
Hotels in Akune
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Akune
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akune
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Akune
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Akune
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akune
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akune
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Akune
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Akune
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akune
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 大川郵便局 | |
| 折口簡易郵便局 | |
| 江内郵便局 | |
| 脇本郵便局 | |
| 西方郵便局 | |
| 西目郵便局 | |
| 野田郵便局 | |
| 阿久根大丸郵便局 | |
| 阿久根山下郵便局 | |
| 阿久根郵便局 | |
| 鶴川内郵便局 | |
| 黒之浜簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akune
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック阿久根教会 | |
| 光接寺 | |
| 宮崎神社 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 戸柱神社 | |
| 早馬神社 | |
| 石船神社 | |
| 若宮神社 | |
| 蓮華寺 | |
| 西徳寺 | |
| 豊受神社 | |
| 金毘羅神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Akune
What is the population of Akune?
Akune has a population of 25,089 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 485 people per square mile, spread across 51.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Akune expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Akune?
Akune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.
How is the job market in Akune?
The job market in Akune is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 803 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Akune?
The median home value in Akune is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.