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Chikugo, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Chikugo is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 48,827. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 48,827 |
| Population Density | 2,636 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2054°, 130.4918° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Chikugo
Chikugo is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 48,827. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chikugo vs Japan Average
Income: Chikugo 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) | 1,562 |
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 | 19,531 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chikugo
Chikugo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2054°N, 130.4918°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 54 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 113 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 104 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 53 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 72 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 84 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 146 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 160 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 165 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 177 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
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 |
Chikugo 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").
Schools in Chikugo
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 筑後市立西牟田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立筑後南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立筑南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八幡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岡山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 久留米市立西牟田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水洗小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立古島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立水田小学校いずみ分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立二川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立羽犬塚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立松原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立筑後北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立筑後中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福岡県立八女高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立筑後小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 筑後市立羽犬塚中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Yame Tech High School | - | - | - | - |
| 筑後養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chikugo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chikugo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Museum of Water | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 和水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 山鹿市立博物館 | ||||
| 山鹿灯篭民芸館 | ||||
| 岩戸山歴史資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 柳川古文書館 | ||||
| 池の間 | ||||
| 瀬高町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県立装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 筑後市 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 | ||||
| 酒蔵 | ||||
| 龍の湯 |
Libraries in Chikugo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishikyushu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanushimaru Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tosu City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch | 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 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館三瀬館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 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 | |||||
| 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南関町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山鹿市鹿本図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝倉町図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 筑前町めくばーる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 雲龍図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chikugo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chikugo Fish Market | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| 八女青果（株） |
Hotels in Chikugo
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chikugo
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chikugo
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chikugo
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chikugo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chikugo
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chikugo
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chikugo
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chikugo
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chikugo
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chikugo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chikugo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chikugo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Brewery | ||||
| Yanagawa'n Brewery | ||||
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Chikugo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 佐賀競馬場 |
Ski Resorts Near Chikugo
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chikugo
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium 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 Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chikugo
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 八女平郵便局 | |
| 古川郵便局 | |
| 岡山郵便局 | |
| 東山簡易郵便局 | |
| 水田郵便局 | |
| 筑後久富郵便局 | |
| 筑後郵便局 | |
| 船小屋郵便局 | |
| 蔵数簡易郵便局 | |
| 西牟田郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Chikugo
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tenjudo Clinic | ||
| くるめ駅前クリニック | ||
| なかしま眼科 | ||
| みやさと皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 三原医院 | ||
| 久留米おの眼科 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 古賀医院 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chikugo
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mizuta Shine | |
| 大神宮 | |
| 恋木神社 | |
| 恵比寿神社 | |
| 月読神社 | |
| 法敬寺 | |
| 淡島神社 | |
| 猿田彦大神 | |
| 玉垂命神社 | |
| 白瀧神社 | |
| 祇園神社 | |
| 藤森稲荷神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 長福寺 |
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What is the population of Chikugo?
Chikugo has a population of 48,827 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,636 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Chikugo 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 Chikugo?
Chikugo 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 Chikugo?
The job market in Chikugo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,562 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chikugo?
The median home value in Chikugo is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.