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Fudaba, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Fudaba is a small city in Kochi, Japan with a population of 5,291. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,291 Population 49/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
86.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,291
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density49/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units2,116

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain86.3 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population5,291
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates33.4500°, 133.2000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation86.3 inches (2,192 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Fudaba

Fudaba is a small city in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 5,291. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Fudaba has a population of 5,291 with a density of 49 people per square mile, spread across 108.7 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,291
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
108.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fudaba vs Japan Average

The median household income in Fudaba is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 169 business establishments.

Income: Fudaba vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)169

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fudaba 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 2,116 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 Units2,116

Property Tax

Climate in Fudaba

Fudaba has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12.1° 53.4
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.1° 111.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 173.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.6° 241.6
May 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.7° 268.3
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27° 379.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.8° 354.9
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32° 272.5
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.5° 383.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.9° 216.0
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 124.2
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.4° 77.6
Fudaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates33.4500°N, 133.2000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 94 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 130 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 81 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 135 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 130 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 135 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 143 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 137 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 88 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 129 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 91 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 146 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 55 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 74 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 123 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 126 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 83 km
Mar 8, 2020 28 km NE of Usuki, Japan M4.9 113 km
Jul 22, 2023 32 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M4.9 141 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 290 km
2023 Lan Category 1 233 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 242 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 300 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 219 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 104 km
2018 Trami Category 1 115 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 133 km
2017 Noru Category 1 71 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 78 km
2015 Goni Category 3 255 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 114 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 173 km
2014 Halong Category 1 51 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 185 km
2011 Roke Category 4 228 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 68 km
2009 Melor Category 1 239 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 135 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 140 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 144 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m - 129 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 120 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 118 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 140 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 140 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 169 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 186 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 188 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 195 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, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 9.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 10.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 13.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 13.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Fudaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Fudaba

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立白石小学校 - - - -
町立船戸小学校 - - - -
町立長者小学校 - - - -
町立葉山小学校 - - - -
町立精華小学校 - - - -
町立葉山中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fudaba

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fudaba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
いの町紙の博物館
カルスト学習館
かわうそ学習館
上黒岩岩陰遺跡考古館
佐川地質館
佐川町立青山文庫
吉村虎太郎邸
横倉山自然の森博物館
津野町郷土資料館
牧野富太郎ふるさと館

Libraries in Fudaba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
いの町立図書館0.0
佐川町立図書館さくと0.0
四万十町立図書館0.0
土佐市立市民図書館0.0
土佐市立市民図書館宇佐分館0.0
土佐市立市民図書館戸波分館0.0
日高村立図書館0.0
本の森図書館0.0
津野町立図書館 かわうそ館0.0
須崎市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Fudaba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kure Taisho-machi Market

Restaurants in Fudaba

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

いろは食堂
たま吉
ひめなか食堂
みさや
レストラン今橋
豚太郎 葉山店

Cafes in Fudaba

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ティファニー
散歩道

Theatres in Fudaba

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

酒蔵ホール 葉山の蔵

Gas Stations in Fudaba

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

鍋島石油店

Banks in Fudaba

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

高知信用金庫葉山支店

Ski Resorts Near Fudaba

4 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 - - -
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fudaba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fudaba

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Choja Post Office
Funato Post Office
Hayama Post Office
Hayamanishi Post Office
Izumigawa Summary Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fudaba

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
かつぜん堂
かまど神社
三島神社
三所神社
住吉神社
八幡神社
大木神社
大本神社
大本神社
大本神社
大本神社
天神宮
太刀神社
山の神様
春日神社
有宮神社
氷室天神宮
海津見神社
熊野神社
王子神社
琴平神社
石鎚神社
神社
神社
笹岡神社
笹野大日堂・大師堂
聖音寺
観音堂(珠玉庵跡)
金毘羅神宮

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 Fudaba

What is the population of Fudaba?

Fudaba has a population of 5,291 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 108.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fudaba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Fudaba?

Fudaba 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 77°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.

How is the job market in Fudaba?

The job market in Fudaba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 169 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fudaba?

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

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