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Fuchūchō, Japan

Hiroshima · Japan

Fuchūchō is a mid-size city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 50,746. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
50,746 Population 12,623/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
56.9 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

Population50,746
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density12,623/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units20,298

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population50,746
Population Density12,623 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates34.5735°, 133.2351°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHiroshima
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation56.9 inches (1,445 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Fuchūchō

Fuchūchō is a mid-size city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 50,746. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Fuchūchō has a population of 50,746 with a density of 12,623 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

50,746
Total Population
12,623
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fuchūchō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Fuchūchō 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 1,624 business establishments.

Income: Fuchūchō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,624

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fuchūchō 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 20,298 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 Units20,298

Property Tax

Climate in Fuchūchō

Fuchūchō 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 1089 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 9.1° 24.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 9.4° 55.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 12.4° 89.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 18.9° 100.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / 23.2° 108.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.7° 206.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 30.6° 160.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 32.5° 72.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.1° 135.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 22.7° 67.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 16.9° 48.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 11.7° 19.4
Fuchūchō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density12,623/sq mi
Coordinates34.5735°N, 133.2351°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 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 85 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 99 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 148 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 98 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 66 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 73 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 85 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 146 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 88 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 89 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 77 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 146 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 97 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 102 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 130 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 149 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 134 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

45 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 247 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 266 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 152 km
2018 Trami Category 1 187 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 134 km
2017 Noru Category 1 159 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 199 km
2015 Goni Category 3 215 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 201 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 266 km
2014 Halong Category 1 175 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 268 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 155 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 244 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 157 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 212 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 268 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 186 km
2004 Songda Category 2 124 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,001 134 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 119 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 84 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 150 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 8.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in Driest

Fuchūchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Fuchūchō

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立栗生小学校 - - - -
福山市立常金丸小学校 - - - -
県立御調高等学校 - - - -
県立府中高等学校 - - - -
県立府中東高等学校 - - - -
市立諸田小学校 - - - -
市立西小学校 - - - -
市立第四中学校 - - - -
市立第二中学校 - - - -
市立第三中学校 - - - -
市立南小学校 - - - -
府中小学校 - - - -
市立明郷小学校 - - - -
市立御調中学校 - - - -
市立御調中央小学校 - - - -
市立広谷小学校 - - - -
市立岩谷小学校 - - - -
府中市立国府小学校 - - - -
市立第一中学校 - - - -
市立北小学校 - - - -
市立久佐小学校 - - - -
市立上川辺小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fuchūchō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fuchūchō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fukuyama Auto & Clock Museum
Kagami Yagura
Kenkichi_Nakamura
Mihara city history of folk Museum
MOU 尾道市立大学美術館
Onomichi City Museum of Art
The Museum
Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore
いろは丸展示館
おのみち映画資料館
おのみち歴史博物館
おのみち歴史博物館
しぶや美術館
ふくやま文学館
ふくやま書道美術館
ふくやま美術館
まちづくり博物館
三原市歴史民俗資料館
中川美術館
井原市立田中美術館
井原市芳井歴史民俗資料館
古代まほろば館
因島水軍城
国際聚蔵館(歌舞藍)
大浜埼灯台記念館(旧大浜崎通航潮流信号所)
大田庄歴史館
尾道市因島史料館
山波とんど&こけしの館
広島県立歴史博物館
庄原市総領郷土資料館
府中家具木工資料館
府中市歴史民俗資料館
弥勒之里美術館
本因坊秀策記念館
松永はきもの資料館
栗原歴史民俗資料館
根っこミュージアム
浄土寺宝物館
福山市しんいち歴史民俗博物館
福山市神辺歴史民俗資料館
芙美子記念館
菅茶山記念館
貝原歴史資料館
鞆の津ミュージアム
高梁市吉備川上ふれあい漫画美術館

Libraries in Fuchūchō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
9号館/図書館0.0
Onomichi Municipal Library0.0
三原市立中央図書館0.0
三原市立中央図書館0.0
三原市立久井図書館0.0
三次市立吉舎図書館0.0
三次市立甲奴図書館0.0
世羅町世羅図書館0.0
世羅町甲山図書館0.0
中央図書館0.0
井原市立井原図書館0.0
井原市立井原図書館0.0
井原市芳井図書館0.0
尾道市立みつぎ子ども図書館0.0
尾道市立大学付属図書館0.0
尾道市立大学付属図書館0.0
庄原市立図書館総領分館0.0
府中市立図書館0.0
神石高原町シルトピアカレッジ図書館0.0
福山市かんなべ図書館0.0
福山市かんなべ図書館0.0
福山市中央図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市東部図書館0.0
福山市東部図書館0.0
福山市松永図書館0.0
福山市沼隈図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0
附属図書館分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Fuchūchō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
広島県東部花き地方卸売市場
福山地方卸売市場

Restaurants in Fuchūchō

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

古川食堂

Cafes in Fuchūchō

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaries in Fuchūchō

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #1237535446
林原犬猫医院

Train Stations in Fuchūchō

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fuchu
Kawasa
Nakahata
Shimokawabe
Ukai

Bus Stations in Fuchūchō

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #690871408
中国バス 府中営業所
道の駅びんご府中

Gas Stations in Fuchūchō

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy

Banks in Fuchūchō

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

両備信用組合

Shopping Malls in Fuchūchō

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

府中天満屋

Breweries in Fuchūchō

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Onomichi Brewery
Shimanami Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Fuchūchō

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fuchūchō

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Resort Nekoyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kenmin no Mori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibukinosato Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fuchūchō

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Hoei Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasaoka Air Station-Small Airport
Kohnan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fuchūchō

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chiishi Post Office
Fuchu Hommachi Post Office
Fuchu Kusa Post Office
Fuchu Post Office
Fuchu Takagi Post Office
Fuchu Takagiminami Post Office
Fuchu Ukai Post Office
Kamikawabe Post Office
Kanemaru Post Office
Kyowa Post Office
Mitsugi Oyamata Summary Post Office
Mitsugi Post Office
Mitsugidaito Summary Post Office
Morota Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fuchūchō

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
さいきじんクリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fuchūchō

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
二之宮神社
光秀寺
八幡神社
八幡神社
品治別神社
嚴嶋神社
多聞寺
天満宮
山之神社
山神社
平井荒神社
御門神社
忠霊塔
本治脇神社
楢原神社
生長の家 府中養心道場
白鬚神社
白鳩神社
眞宮神社
秋葉神社
稲荷神社
羽黒神社
荒神社
西福寺
金毘羅大権現
青目寺
龍神社

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 Fuchūchō

What is the population of Fuchūchō?

Fuchūchō has a population of 50,746 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12,623 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fuchūchō 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 Fuchūchō?

Fuchūchō 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 78°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.

How is the job market in Fuchūchō?

The job market in Fuchūchō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,624 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fuchūchō?

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

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