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Asakura, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Asakura is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 50,273. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 50,273 |
| Population Density | 505 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4144°, 130.7188° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Asakura
Asakura is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 50,273. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Asakura vs Japan Average
Income: Asakura 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) | 1,609 |
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 | 20,109 |
Property Tax
Climate in Asakura
Asakura 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 | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4144°N, 130.7188°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 | 84 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 92 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 83 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 61 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 64 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 83 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 146 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 165 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 183 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Asakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Asakura
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三奈木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立十文字中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大福小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立比良松中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立秋月中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Asakura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Asakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fureai Culture Museum | ||||
| Fureai Culture Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kyushu National Museum | ||||
| Kyushu National Museum | ||||
| Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex | ||||
| Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| 中冨記念くすり博物館 | ||||
| 中冨記念くすり博物館 | ||||
| 久光製薬ミュージアム | ||||
| 久光製薬ミュージアム | ||||
| 久我美術館 | ||||
| 九州歴史資料館 | ||||
| 九州芸文館 | ||||
| 五郎山古墳資料館 | ||||
| 嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館 | ||||
| 大宰府展示館 | ||||
| 大野城市歴史資料展示室 | ||||
| 大野城心のふるさと館 | ||||
| 天領日田歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天領日田洋酒博物館 | ||||
| 宇美八幡宮宝物殿 | ||||
| 宇美町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝蔵 | ||||
| 岩戸山歴史資料館 | ||||
| 岩﨑記代子音楽記念館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 廣瀬資料館 | ||||
| 志免町歴史資料室 | ||||
| 日田まちづくり歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日田祇園山鉾会館 | ||||
| 朝倉市秋月博物館 | ||||
| 王塚装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 甘木歴史資料館 | ||||
| 田川市美術館 | ||||
| 真木和泉守顕彰記念館 | ||||
| 真木和泉守顕彰記念館 | ||||
| 石橋美術館 別館 | ||||
| 石橋美術館 別館 | ||||
| 石橋財団石橋美術館 | ||||
| 石橋財団石橋美術館 | ||||
| 福岡二日市文学館 | ||||
| 秋月美術館 | ||||
| 筑後市 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 筑紫野市歴史博物館（ふるさと館ちくしの） | ||||
| 粕屋町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 英彦山修験道館 | ||||
| 草野本家 | ||||
| 雛御殿 | ||||
| 須惠町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 飯塚市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Asakura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasuya Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasuya Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sasaguri Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanushimaru Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tosu City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| うきは市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| おおまち文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久山町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久山町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立中央図書館西分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立六ツ門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久留米市立六ツ門図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 九州登山情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八女市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉穂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉麻市立碓井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大刀洗町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大野城まどかぴあ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大野城まどかぴあ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太宰府市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄内町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志免町立町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志免町立町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日田市立淡窓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝倉町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 福岡女子短期大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町めくばーる図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 須恵町立図書館 | 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 Asakura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| 八女青果（株） |
Clinics in Asakura
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Asakura
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Asakura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 佐賀競馬場 |
Ski Resorts Near Asakura
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 Asakura
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Asakura
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三奈木郵便局 | |
| 朝倉郵便局 | |
| 秋月郵便局 | |
| 高木簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Asakura
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tenjudo Clinic | ||
| おなか心療クリニック | ||
| くるめ駅前クリニック | ||
| なかしま眼科 | ||
| みやさと皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 三原医院 | ||
| 久留米おの眼科 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 古賀医院 | ||
| 本間メディカルクリニック | ||
| 松隈産婦人科クリニック | ||
| 田中内科クリニック | ||
| 藤本消化器内科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Asakura
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 垂裕神社 | |
| 宮地嶽神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Asakura
What is the population of Asakura?
Asakura has a population of 50,273 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 505 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Asakura 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 Asakura?
Asakura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.
How is the job market in Asakura?
The job market in Asakura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,609 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Asakura?
The median home value in Asakura is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.