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Buzen, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Buzen is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 26,886. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 26,886 |
| Population Density | 626 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6115°, 131.1300° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.5 inches (1,817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Buzen
Buzen is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 26,886. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Buzen vs Japan Average
Income: Buzen 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) | 860 |
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 | 10,754 |
Property Tax
Climate in Buzen
Buzen 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6115°N, 131.1300°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 123 km |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 146 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 63 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 56 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 44 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 60 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 108 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 122 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Buzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Buzen
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三毛門小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八屋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八屋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千束中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立千束小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立合岩中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立合岩小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大村小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立横武小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立黒土小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立西吉富小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立青豊高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buzen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Buzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakatsu Castle | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 中津市木村記念美術館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館分館・村上医家史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 大江医家史料館 | ||||
| 平尾台自然観察センター | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 福沢記念館 | ||||
| 福澤諭吉旧居 | ||||
| 耶馬溪風物館 | ||||
| 英彦山修験道館 | ||||
| 行橋市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Buzen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)童心会村上記念私立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立三光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立小幡記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立本耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝山町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館企救分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 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 | |||||
| 新吉富村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立西部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行橋市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊津町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Buzen
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buzen
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buzen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Buzen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Buzen
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buzen
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 千束郵便局 | |
| 合河郵便局 | |
| 宇島郵便局 | |
| 岩屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 横武簡易郵便局 | |
| 西吉富簡易郵便局 | |
| 角田郵便局 | |
| 豊前八屋郵便局 | |
| 豊前山田郵便局 | |
| 豊前郵便局 | |
| 豊前黒土郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buzen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 天地山神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Buzen
What is the population of Buzen?
Buzen has a population of 26,886 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 626 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Buzen 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 Buzen?
Buzen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.
How is the job market in Buzen?
The job market in Buzen is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 860 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Buzen?
The median home value in Buzen is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.