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Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan

Oita · Japan

Bungo-Takada-shi is a small city in Oita, Japan with a population of 23,059. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
23,059 Population 290/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
66.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 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

Population23,059
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density290/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,600
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units9,224

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain66.9 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population23,059
Population Density290 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates33.5567°, 131.4451°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOita
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation66.9 inches (1,700 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,600
Median Age50.2 years

About Bungo-Takada-shi

Bungo-Takada-shi is a small city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 23,059. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Bungo-Takada-shi has a population of 23,059 with a density of 290 people per square mile, spread across 79.6 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,059
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
79.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bungo-Takada-shi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Bungo-Takada-shi is $28,600, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 738 business establishments.

Income: Bungo-Takada-shi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,600
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)738

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bungo-Takada-shi 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 9,224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, 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 Units9,224

Property Tax

Climate in Bungo-Takada-shi

Bungo-Takada-shi has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2163 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -1.9° / 14.6° 69.0
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F -0.5° / 16.3° 94.9
Mar 9.8°C / 50°F 1.1° / 19.2° 146.8
Apr 13.6°C / 57°F 5.2° / 22.6° 152.7
May 18°C / 64°F 9.7° / 26.4° 201.7
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 15.4° / 28.7° 293.8
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 20.9° / 31.3° 423.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 31.8° 355.8
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 17.7° / 30.2° 210.0
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 11.1° / 26.6° 86.9
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 5° / 22.5° 79.5
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -0.3° / 16.7° 48.8
Bungo-Takada-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area79.6 sq mi (206.2 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates33.5567°N, 131.4451°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"
76% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 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 M7.0 107 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 116 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 125 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 55 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 92 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 38 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 107 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 110 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 117 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 94 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 98 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 92 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 68 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 10 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 67 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 66 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 118 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 125 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 107 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 159 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 78 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 275 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 225 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 107 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 255 km
2018 Trami Category 1 202 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 291 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 210 km
2017 Noru Category 1 180 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 175 km
2015 Goni Category 3 95 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 273 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 296 km
2014 Halong Category 1 183 km
2013 Danas Category 1 273 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 189 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 274 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 15 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 15,000 139 km
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 142 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 37 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 149 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 149 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 138 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 124 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 37 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 37 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 142 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 31 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 55 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 81 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 106 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 139 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in

Bungo-Takada-shi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Bungo-Takada-shi

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立田原小学校
Nagasu Junior High School
県立高田高等学校
市立高田小学校
市立高田中学校
市立草地小学校
市立臼野小学校
市立立石小学校
市立真玉小学校
市立真玉中学校
市立田染小学校
市立田染中学校
市立田原小学校小野分校(休校中)
市立三浦小学校
市立河内小学校
市立河内中学校
市立桂陽小学校
市立封戸小学校
市立宇佐中学校
市立和間小学校
市立呉崎小学校
市立向野小学校
市立北馬城小学校
市立北部中学校
市立三重小学校
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Radio Stations near Bungo-Takada-shi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bungo-Takada-shi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum
Kifune Castle
Oita Fragrance Museum
Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas
きつき城下町資料館
二階堂美術館
別府大学附属博物館
別府大学附属博物館
国見ふるさと展示館
大分県立歴史博物館
杵築市立民俗資料館
栗原美術館
鬼会の里 歴史資料館

Libraries in Bungo-Takada-shi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
中津市立三光図書館0.0
国見町立図書館0.0
宇佐市民図書館0.0
宇佐市民図書館安心院分館0.0
宇佐市民図書館院内分館0.0
安岐町立図書館0.0
日出町立図書館0.0
杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館0.0
豊後高田市立図書館0.0

Hotels in Bungo-Takada-shi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AZ Hotel

Restaurants in Bungo-Takada-shi

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaya no ki
Soba Noodles
ラーメンショップ 山香店
大寅屋食堂
蓮華

Cafes in Bungo-Takada-shi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

プシケ

Train Stations in Bungo-Takada-shi

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buzen-Nagasu
Nishiyashiki
Tateishi
Usa

Bus Stations in Bungo-Takada-shi

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bugotakada Bus Station
宇佐駅前バスのりば

Gas Stations in Bungo-Takada-shi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大分石油株式会社玉津給油所

Banks in Bungo-Takada-shi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAバンク

Stadiums & Teams in Bungo-Takada-shi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bungo-Takada-shi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bungo-Takada-shi

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
JASDF Hofu AirfieldMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofu GliderportSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bungo-Takada-shi

20 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三浦郵便局
上真玉簡易郵便局
上香々地郵便局
下簡易郵便局
北馬城郵便局
呉崎郵便局
和間郵便局
封戸郵便局
田染郵便局
真玉郵便局
立石郵便局
美和簡易郵便局
臼野郵便局
草地簡易郵便局
西屋敷簡易郵便局
西都甲簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)
豊後河内郵便局
豊後高田郵便局
都甲郵便局
高田玉津郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bungo-Takada-shi

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fukiji Temple
Makiodo Temple
Misosogi-jinja shrine
岩崎神社
御馬下神社
洞昌寺
海神社
田笛神社
綿積神社
西叡山 高山寺
貴布弥神社
貴船神社
金剛山 長安寺
長岩屋山 天念寺

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 Bungo-Takada-shi

What is the population of Bungo-Takada-shi?

Bungo-Takada-shi has a population of 23,059 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 79.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bungo-Takada-shi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,600, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bungo-Takada-shi?

Bungo-Takada-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bungo-Takada-shi?

The job market in Bungo-Takada-shi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 738 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bungo-Takada-shi?

The median home value in Bungo-Takada-shi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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