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Dazaifu, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Dazaifu is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 73,164. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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| Population | 73,164 |
| Population Density | 6,401 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5128°, 130.5239° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,876 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Dazaifu
Dazaifu is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 73,164. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dazaifu vs Japan Average
Income: Dazaifu 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) | 105 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 5 |
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 | 29,266 |
Property Tax
Climate in Dazaifu
Dazaifu has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1696 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5128°N, 130.5239°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 | 87 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 112 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 103 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 84 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 148 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 178 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 183 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Dazaifu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Dazaifu
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 太宰府市立水城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立 国分小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 筑紫看護高等専修学校 | — | — | — | — |
| リンデンホールスクール小学部 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立太宰府東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立太宰府南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立太宰府東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福岡県立太宰府高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| リンデンホールスクール 中高学部 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立太宰府小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立太宰府中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立筑紫台高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 第一介護福祉専門学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 筑陽学園中学校・高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 太宰府市立学業院中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立リンデンホール小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立阿志岐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山家小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立太宰府南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kokubu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 筑陽学園高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 筑陽学園中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dazaifu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Dazaifu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Flower Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Asian Art Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka City Art Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka City Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka City Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fureai Culture Museum | ||||
| Fureai Culture Museum | ||||
| Hakata History Museum | ||||
| Hakata Machiya Folk Museum | ||||
| Hakata Port Bayside Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kyushu National Museum | ||||
| Kyushu National Museum | ||||
| Machiya Hall | ||||
| Medical Museum of Kyushu University | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum | ||||
| Nokonoshima Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Yasushima museum | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| つきほし歴史館 | ||||
| ふくちのち | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 久我美術館 | ||||
| 九州大学総合研究博物館 | ||||
| 九州歴史資料館 | ||||
| 九州産業大学美術館 | ||||
| 五郎山古墳資料館 | ||||
| 修猷資料館 | ||||
| 動物科学館 | ||||
| 博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク | ||||
| 古代植物館 | ||||
| 吉野ケ里遺跡展示室 | ||||
| 味楽窯美術館 | ||||
| 嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館 | ||||
| 大宰府展示館 | ||||
| 大野城市歴史資料展示室 | ||||
| 大野城心のふるさと館 | ||||
| 宇美八幡宮宝物殿 | ||||
| 宇美町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝蔵 | ||||
| 岩﨑記代子音楽記念館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 志免町歴史資料室 | ||||
| 新宮町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 春日奴国の丘歴史資料館 | ||||
| 朝倉市秋月博物館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 板付遺跡弥生館 | ||||
| 王塚装飾古墳館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 福岡二日市文学館 | ||||
| 福岡市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 福岡東洋陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 福岡県立美術館 | ||||
| 秋月美術館 | ||||
| 筑紫野市歴史博物館（ふるさと館ちくしの） | ||||
| 粕屋町立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 西南学院大学博物館 | ||||
| 野方遺跡住居跡展示館 | ||||
| 須惠町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 飯塚市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Dazaifu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasuya Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasuya Town Library | 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 | |||||
| Sasaguri Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tanushimaru Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tosu City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wajiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おおまち文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| ふくちのち | 0.0 | |||||
| 久山町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 久山町民図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 九州登山情報センター | 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 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 博多南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 博多南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 古賀市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 嘉穂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 嘉麻市立碓井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大刀洗町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大野城まどかぴあ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大野城まどかぴあ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 太宰府市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄内町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志免町立町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志免町立町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新宮町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早良南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 春日市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝倉町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甘木市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 直方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神埼市立図書館千代田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡大学中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡女子短期大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市 南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市 南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市博多南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市博多南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市博多図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市博多図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市早良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市早良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡市西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福岡県立図書館 別館・こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町めくばーる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑前町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑穂町立ちくほ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 筑紫野市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西南学院大学図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 那珂川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須恵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯塚市立穂波図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dazaifu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| Yoshiduka Little Asian Market | |||||
| Yoshiduka Little Asian Market | |||||
| 福岡市中央卸売市場 鮮魚市場 | |||||
| 福岡花市場 |
Hotels in Dazaifu
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dazaifu
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dazaifu
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Dazaifu
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dazaifu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dazaifu
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dazaifu
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dazaifu
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dazaifu
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dazaifu
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dazaifu
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dazaifu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 佐賀競馬場 |
Ski Resorts Near Dazaifu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Dazaifu
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 |
| 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 |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dazaifu
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dazaifu Post Office | |
| 太宰府天満宮郵便局 | |
| 御笠郵便局 | |
| 東ケ丘団地簡易郵便局 | |
| 水城郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Dazaifu
26 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| LETSクラブ高取 | ||
| Tenjudo Clinic | ||
| あんどう泌尿器科クリニック | ||
| おなか心療クリニック | ||
| くるめ駅前クリニック | ||
| たろうクリニック | ||
| なかしま眼科 | ||
| のぞみメンタルクリニック | ||
| みやさと皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 三原医院 | ||
| 丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科 | ||
| 中島こうや内科クリニック | ||
| 久留米おの眼科 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 博多レディスクリニック | ||
| 坂本眼科クリニック | ||
| 天神頭痛クリニック | ||
| 宿久耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 府川医院 Fukawa Clinic General Internal Medicine (English Speaking) | ||
| 明仁会都築病院 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック | ||
| 藤本消化器内科医院 | ||
| 黒田整形外科 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dazaifu
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine | |
| Kaidan-in | |
| Kamado Jinja | |
| Kanzeonji Temple | |
| Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine | |
| Temman-jinja Shrine | |
| Tenkai Inari Shrine | |
| 上西山寝手神社 | |
| 下西山寝手神社 | |
| 世界真光文明教団 大宰府SVセンター | |
| 仏心寺 | |
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| 南無大使遍照金剛 | |
| 地蔵院 | |
| 坂本八幡宮 | |
| 妙音教会 | |
| 崇福寺別院 | |
| 平和寺 | |
| 幸福の科学 太宰府支部 | |
| 戒壇院 |
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What is the population of Dazaifu?
Dazaifu has a population of 73,164 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 6,401 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Dazaifu 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 Dazaifu?
Dazaifu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.
How is the job market in Dazaifu?
The job market in Dazaifu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area, including 38 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Dazaifu?
The median home value in Dazaifu is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.