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Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
23,059 Population 290/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Bungo-Takada-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US 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 US 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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