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Bōjo, Japan

Saga · Japan

Bōjo is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 9,286. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
9,286 Population 1,360/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,286
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,360/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units3,714

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population9,286
Population Density1,360 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates33.3201°, 130.4222°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceSaga
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,757 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,400
Median Age49.2 years

About Bōjo

Bōjo is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 9,286. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Bōjo has a population of 9,286 with a density of 1,360 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,286
Total Population
1,360
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bōjo vs Japan Average

The median household income in Bōjo is $27,400, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 297 business establishments.

Income: Bōjo vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,400
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)297

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bōjo is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,714 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,714

Property Tax

Climate in Bōjo

Bōjo has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 43.2
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.5° / 11.5° 84.0
Mar 11°C / 52°F 7.1° / 14.9° 113.8
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 174.1
May 20.1°C / 68°F 16° / 24.2° 160.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.2° 306.8
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31° 371.2
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 255.4
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.6° 175.3
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16° / 23.7° 129.0
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.1° 71.1
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.6° 73.8
Bōjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density1,360/sq mi
Coordinates33.3201°N, 130.4222°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 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 67 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 61 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 70 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 136 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 65 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 75 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 57 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 107 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 72 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 77 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 128 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 42 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 71 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 147 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 74 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 141 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 72 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 87 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 72 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 92 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 14 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 236 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 128 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 219 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 50 km
2018 Trami Category 1 255 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 125 km
2017 Noru Category 1 244 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 216 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 246 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 285 km
2015 Goni Category 3 58 km
2014 Halong Category 1 262 km
2013 Danas Category 2 183 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 232 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 258 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 84 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 193 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 76 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 64 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 119 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 94 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 119 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 119 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 93 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 110 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 63 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 80 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 81 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 90 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 160 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 164 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 170 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 173 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Bōjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Bōjo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立三田川小学校 - - - -
町立三田川中学校 - - - -
町立上峰小学校 - - - -
町立上峰中学校 - - - -
市立下田小学校 - - - -
町立三根中学校 - - - -
町立三根西小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bōjo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bōjo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Former Koga Bank
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Higasasu
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Museum of Water
Nabeshima Chokokan Museum
Ogi City Historical Museum
Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum
Okada Saburosuke Atelier
Saga Balloon Museum
Saga Prefectural Art Museum
Saga Prefectural Museum
Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum
Saga University Art Museum
Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum
Shogetsu Writers Museum
Tachibana Museum
Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum
Treasure Hall
Yanagawa Archives
Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K.
さが水ものがたり館
つきほし歴史館
つきほし歴史館
上峰町郷土資料館
上峰町郷土資料館
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
九州歴史資料館
九州芸文館
五郎山古墳資料館
伊都国歴史博物館
伊都民俗資料館
伊都郷土美術館
佐賀バルーンミュージアム
佐賀市文化財資料館
古代植物館
古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館
吉野ケ里遺跡展示室
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
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
徐福長寿館
春日奴国の丘歴史資料館
東名縄文館
板付遺跡弥生館
柳川古文書館
瀬高町歴史資料館
甘木歴史資料館
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
福岡市埋蔵文化財センター
福岡東洋陶磁美術館
福岡県立糸島高等学校郷土博物館
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）
野方遺跡住居跡展示館

Libraries in Bōjo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kiyama Town Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Nishikyushu University Library0.0
Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch0.0
Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch0.0
Ogi Library, Ogi City Library0.0
Saga City Public Library0.0
Saga Prefectural Library0.0
Saga University Library0.0
Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
Yanagawa Archives0.0
Yanagawa City Library0.0
Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch0.0
おおまち文庫0.0
こころざしの森 オープンスペース0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館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
久留米市立城島図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
佐賀市立図書館三瀬館0.0
佐賀市立図書館久保田館0.0
佐賀市立図書館大和館0.0
佐賀市立図書館富士館0.0
佐賀市立図書館川副館0.0
佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館本庄分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館東与賀館0.0
佐賀市立図書館諸富館0.0
佐賀市立図書館金立分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館開成分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室0.0
八女市立図書館0.0
前原市移動図書館0.0
医学図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
吉野ヶ里町中央公民館図書室0.0
吉野ヶ里町東脊振公民館図書室0.0
城南図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
大刀洗町立図書館0.0
大川市立図書館0.0
大木町図書館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
市立図書館0.0
早良南図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
柳川市立三橋図書館0.0
柳川市立図書館両開分館0.0
柳川市立図書館昭代分館0.0
柳川市立図書館蒲池分館0.0
柳川市立雲龍図書館0.0
瀬高町立図書館0.0
甘木市立図書館0.0
神埼市立図書館千代田分館0.0
福岡大学中央図書館0.0
福岡女子短期大学 図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
筑前町めくばーる図書館0.0
筑前町図書館0.0
筑紫野市民図書館0.0
糸島市総合図書館0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
那珂川図書館0.0
雲龍図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Bōjo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Chikugo Fish Market
ITOSAISAI Farmer's Market
PERSICA PANTRY
PERSICA PANTRY
八女青果（株）

Restaurants in Bōjo

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
うどんウエスト
しまむら上峰店
ジョイフル
山小屋ラーメン
金星ラーメン

Monuments in Bōjo

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

国土保全之昼

Train Stations in Bōjo

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yoshinogarikoen

Gas Stations in Bōjo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAさが三根SS

Golf Courses in Bōjo

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ゴルフガーデン三田川

Breweries in Bōjo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Asahi Brewery
Yanagawa'n Brewery
窓乃梅酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Bōjo

TeamLeagueDivision
佐賀競馬場

Ski Resorts Near Bōjo

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bōjo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Imari Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield-Small Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Ozuki Airfield-Small Airport
Shirakawa Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bōjo

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
上峰郵便局
吉野ケ里公園駅前簡易郵便局
東津簡易郵便局
江見郵便局
目達原郵便局

Treatment Centers in Bōjo

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tenjudo Clinic
あんどう泌尿器科クリニック
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
のぞみメンタルクリニック
みやさと皮膚科クリニック
三原医院
丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科
中島こうや内科クリニック
久留米おの眼科
井上内科医院
古賀医院
宿久耳鼻咽喉科
府川医院 Fukawa Clinic General Internal Medicine (English Speaking)
明仁会都築病院
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
肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック
藤本消化器内科医院
通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー
黒田整形外科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bōjo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
佐渡神社
厳島神社
寶満宮
成田山 龍王院
老松神社

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 Bōjo

What is the population of Bōjo?

Bōjo has a population of 9,286 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,360 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bōjo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Bōjo?

Bōjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bōjo?

The job market in Bōjo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 297 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bōjo?

The median home value in Bōjo is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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