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Etajima, Japan

Hiroshima · Japan

Etajima is a small city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 24,596. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
24,596 Population 231/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,596
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density231/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units9,838

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population24,596
Population Density231 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates34.2386°, 132.4797°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHiroshima
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,769 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Etajima

Etajima is a small city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 24,596. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Etajima has a population of 24,596 with a density of 231 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,596
Total Population
231
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
106.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Etajima vs Japan Average

The median household income in Etajima is $32,400, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 787 business establishments.

Income: Etajima vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,400
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)787

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Etajima is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 9,838 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units9,838

Property Tax

Climate in Etajima

Etajima has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1616 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 2° / 10° 48.9
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.5° / 10.8° 66.0
Mar 9.8°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.4° 123.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.8° / 19.7° 150.5
May 19.7°C / 67°F 15° / 24.4° 170.2
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.1° 227.5
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.8° 298.9
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.7° 136.8
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.3° 152.8
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.8° / 23.7° 115.6
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 8.9° / 17.8° 67.4
Dec 8.1°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.2° 58.0
Etajima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.1 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates34.2386°N, 132.4797°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 18 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 148 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 86 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 110 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 82 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 114 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 112 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 139 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 113 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 129 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 125 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 92 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 25 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 146 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 97 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 101 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 150 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 97 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 85 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 280 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 187 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 300 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 229 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 198 km
2018 Trami Category 1 212 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 205 km
2017 Noru Category 1 175 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 186 km
2015 Goni Category 3 168 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 218 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 283 km
2014 Halong Category 1 157 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 289 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 178 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 245 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 110 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 174 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 193 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 88 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 127 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 86 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 140 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 127 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 127 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 86 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 101 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 147 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 172 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Etajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Etajima

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立落走小学校 - - - -
市立江田島小学校 - - - -
市立明徳小学校 - - - -
市立明徳中学校 - - - -
市立鹿川小学校 - - - -
市立切串小学校 - - - -
市立江田島中学校 - - - -
市立音戸西中学校(休校中) - - - -
市立渡子小学校 - - - -
県立大柿高等学校大君分校 - - - -
県立大柿高等学校 - - - -
市立高田小学校 - - - -
市立飛渡瀬小学校 - - - -
市立三高中学校 - - - -
市立能美中学校 - - - -
市立田原小学校 - - - -
市立沖小学校 - - - -
市立柿浦小学校 - - - -
市立早瀬小学校 - - - -
市立大柿中学校 - - - -
市立大君小学校 - - - -
市立大古小学校 - - - -
市立吉浦中学校 - - - -
市立中町小学校 - - - -
市立三高小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Etajima

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Etajima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Museum That Sees The Sea
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Hatsukaichi Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Children's Museum
Hiroshima Children's Museum
HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy
HIroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorogy
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite
Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Main Building
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Hiroshima Univ. Museum
Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium
Honkawa Elementary School gymnasium
Itsukushima Shrine Museum
JMSDF Kure Museum
Mazda Museum
Mazda Museum
Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
Shimojima Tsushinshi Museum
Treasure Hall
Yamato Museum
YHRPミュージアム
YHRPミュージアム
アートギャラリーミヤウチ
はつかいち美術ギャラリー
はつかいち美術ギャラリー
ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村
ハワイ移民資料館 仁保島村
ふるさと館
ふるさと館
マツダミュージアム
マツダミュージアム
倉橋歴史民俗資料館
倉橋歴史民俗資料館
北大路魯山人美術館
呉市入船山記念館
呉市立美術館
広島サッカーミュージアム
広島サッカーミュージアム
広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館
広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館
広島市水産振興センター
広島市水産振興センター
広島市水道資料館
広島市水道資料館
広島芸術センター
広島芸術センター
広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室
広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室
府中町歴史民俗資料館
府中町歴史民俗資料館
廿日市市郷土資料室
教育参考館
旧日本銀行広島支店資料室
旧日本銀行広島支店資料室
本川小学校平和資料館
本川小学校平和資料館
東広島市八本松歴史民俗資料館
東広島市立美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
泉美術館
筆の里工房
蘭島閣美術館
長門の造船歴史館

Libraries in Etajima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hiroshima Central City Library0.0
Hiroshima Central City Library0.0
Hiroshima City Children's Library0.0
Hiroshima City Children's Library0.0
Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library0.0
Hiroshima City Cinematographic and Audio-Visual Library0.0
Hiroshima City Manga Library0.0
Hiroshima City Manga Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library Central Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library East Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library Kasumi Library0.0
Hiroshima University Library West Library0.0
Library, Language Center0.0
Naka Ward Library0.0
Naka Ward Library0.0
はつかいち市民図書館0.0
呉工業高等専門学校 図書館0.0
呉市中央図書館0.0
呉市中央図書館0.0
呉市川尻図書館0.0
呉市広図書館0.0
呉市広図書館0.0
呉市昭和図書館0.0
呉市昭和図書館0.0
図書館棟0.0
坂町立図書館0.0
大学図書館0.0
大学図書館0.0
広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室0.0
広島市立まんが図書館安佐閲覧室0.0
広島市立佐伯区図書館0.0
広島市立佐伯区図書館0.0
広島市立南区図書館0.0
広島市立南区図書館0.0
広島市立安佐南区図書館0.0
広島市立安佐南区図書館0.0
広島市立安芸区図書館0.0
広島市立安芸区図書館0.0
広島市立東区図書館0.0
広島市立東区図書館0.0
広島市立西区図書館0.0
広島市立西区図書館0.0
広島県立図書館0.0
広島県立図書館0.0
府中町立図書館0.0
府中町立図書館0.0
東広島市立黒瀬図書館0.0
江田島市立江田島図書館0.0
江田島市立江田島図書館0.0
江田島市立能美図書館0.0
海田町立図書館0.0
熊野町 図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Etajima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
アルパーク
アルパーク
はつこいマーケット
古江食品
古江食品
広島市中央卸売市場

Restaurants in Etajima

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

うまいまずいのラーメンショップ

Train Stations in Etajima

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karugahama

Banks in Etajima

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

広島銀行

Shopping Malls in Etajima

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

you me town

Breweries in Etajima

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Golden Garden
Golden Garden

Stadiums & Teams in Etajima

TeamLeagueDivision
Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center
草津球場

Ski Resorts Near Etajima

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SOL-FA Oda ski slopes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Osorakan Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yawata Highland 191 Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Geihoku Kokusai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Osa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Utopia Saioto 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Park Kanbiki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mizuho Highland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahi Tengston Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Etajima

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
Agawa Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Hoei Airstrip-Small Airport
Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport-Small Airport
Tachibana Wind Park-Small Airport

Post Offices in Etajima

22 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Akizuki Post Office
Etajima Koyo Summary Post Office
Etajima Miyanohara Summary Post Office
Etajima Post Office
Fukae Post Office
Hayase Summary Post Office
Hitonose Post Office
Kakiura Post Office
Kanokawa Post Office
Kirikushi Post Office
Mitaka Post Office
Nomi Post Office
Ogaki Post Office
Oki Post Office
Okimi Post Office
Ryoshida Post Office
Tahara Post Office
Takata Post Office
Uwagi Summary Post Office
江田島大須簡易郵便局
津久茂簡易郵便局
渡子簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Etajima

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
LUCIA CLINIC
あいクリニック
イースト駅前クリニック
エミナルクリニック
こだまクリニック
てんた内科クリニック
ふじたクリニック
メイプルクリニック
リバーサイド内科クリニック
わかばクリニック
今井耳鼻咽喉科
広島中央健診所
東京ノーストクリニック
東京中央美容外科
松本クリニック
松村循環器・外科医院
桝本産婦人科医院
河村内科消化器クリニック
聖心美容クリニック
重川クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Etajima

52 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
二宮神社
光源寺
入鹿明神社
八幡宮
八幡神社
勝善寺
品覚寺
城神社
大判神社
大歳神社
大行寺
天神社
妙覚寺
妙覚寺
宗顕寺
寳持寺
専念寺
専教寺
導神社
島神社
徳正寺
徳正寺
恵美須神社
恵美須神社
恵美須神社
教円寺
新宮八幡宮
明慶寺
極楽寺
正念寺
江田島八幡宮
浄圓寺
胡子神社
胡子神社
胡子神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神社
荒神神社
荒神神社
薬師堂
誓立寺
貴船神社
金光稲荷神社
金比羅神社
金比羅神社
長徳寺
馬場観音堂

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 Etajima

What is the population of Etajima?

Etajima has a population of 24,596 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Etajima expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,400, 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 Etajima?

Etajima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

How is the job market in Etajima?

The job market in Etajima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 787 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Etajima?

The median home value in Etajima is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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