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Chabana, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Chabana is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 5,115. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,115 Population 9/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,115
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units2,046

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population5,115
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates27.0487°, 128.4182°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Chabana

Chabana is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 5,115. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Chabana has a population of 5,115 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 551.2 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,115
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
551.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chabana vs Japan Average

The median household income in Chabana is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 164 business establishments.

Income: Chabana vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)164

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chabana is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,046 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,046

Property Tax

Chabana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Japan avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area551.2 sq mi (1,427.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates27.0487°N, 128.4182°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

897 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 124 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 112 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 78 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 54 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 114 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 114 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 100 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 115 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 74 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 114 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 42 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 49 km
Aug 3, 2014 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.7 117 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 47 km
Jun 1, 1997 153 km S of Naze, Japan M5.6 111 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 52 km
Jun 3, 1992 139 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.6 119 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 74 km
May 5, 2011 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 103 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 253 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 208 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 197 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 191 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 286 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 218 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 218 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 209 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 281 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 234 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 256 km
2018 Trami Category 2 62 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 141 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 233 km
2017 Saola Category 1 6 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 199 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 236 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 281 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 283 km
2015 Goni Category 4 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m 131 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Driest

Chabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Chabana

Institution Type Founded Website
Ryukyu University Sanso College Visit →

Schools in Chabana

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立与論中学校
町立与論小学校
町立那間小学校
町立茶花小学校
県立与論高等学校
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Radio Stations near Chabana

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chabana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
与論民俗館
沖縄石の文化博物館

Libraries in Chabana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
与論町立図書館0.0

Hotels in Chabana

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ビーチランド ロッジ
プリシアリゾートヨロン
ヨロン島ビレッジ
与論島ビレッジ
与論島ビレッジ入口

Restaurants in Chabana

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Misaki

Cafes in Chabana

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

くじらカフェ

Airports Near Chabana

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Okinoerabu AirportOKEMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium Airport
Iejima Auxiliary Air BaseSmall Airport
Ieshima West (LHA) AirfieldSmall Airport
Izena Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chabana

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
与論郵便局
朝戸郵便局
那間簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chabana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
高千穂神社

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 Chabana

What is the population of Chabana?

Chabana has a population of 5,115 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 551.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chabana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Chabana?

Chabana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chabana?

The job market in Chabana is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 164 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chabana?

The median home value in Chabana is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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