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Furukawamen, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Furukawamen is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 13,912. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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| Population | 13,912 |
| Population Density | 1,042 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2425°, 129.6501° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Furukawamen
Furukawamen is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 13,912. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Furukawamen vs Japan Average
Income: Furukawamen vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,565 |
Property Tax
Climate in Furukawamen
Furukawamen 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 2145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2425°N, 129.6501°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 82 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 81 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 99 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 150 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 162 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 185 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Furukawamen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Furukawamen
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立相浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐々町立口石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立鹿町工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立清峰高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立鹿町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立鹿町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立猪調小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐世保市立江迎中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立歌浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立佐々小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立佐々中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立相浦西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立佐世保特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立皆瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 佐世保市立浅子小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立楠栖小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小佐々小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小佐々中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉井南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉井中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中里小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立世知原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立世知原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Furukawamen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Furukawamen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Game Museum/ free with passport | ||||
| Hirado Castle | ||||
| Hirado Dutch Trading House | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Kameoka Shrine Treasure Hall | ||||
| Matsuura Historical Museum | ||||
| MSDF Museum | ||||
| Museum of glass | ||||
| Palace Huis Ten Bosch | ||||
| Porcelain Museum free with passport | ||||
| Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center | ||||
| Teddy Bear Kingdom | ||||
| セイルタワー | ||||
| 七釜鍾乳洞資料館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 平戸市立里田原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平戸観光資料館 | ||||
| 最教寺霊宝館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立鷹島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 生月町博物館・島の館 | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム | ||||
| 西海市崎戸歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鄭成功記念館 | ||||
| 鹿町町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Furukawamen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genkai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐々町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市肥前公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立平戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立永田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Furukawamen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| オレンジドーム | |||||
| 佐世保市地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Furukawamen
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Furukawamen
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Furukawamen
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Furukawamen
14 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Furukawamen
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Furukawamen
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Furukawamen
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Furukawamen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Furukawamen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Furukawamen
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ojika Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Furukawamen
29 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 世知原郵便局 | |
| 中里郵便局 | |
| 中里郵便局 | |
| 佐々松瀬郵便局 | |
| 佐々郵便局 | |
| 佐世保光町簡易郵便局 | |
| 佐世保相浦郵便局 | |
| 佐世保西郵便局 | |
| 吉井郵便局 | |
| 吉井郵便局 | |
| 大加勢簡易郵便局 | |
| 大屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 太田簡易郵便局 | |
| 小佐々郵便局 | |
| 小浦郵便局 | |
| 御堂簡易郵便局 | |
| 御橋郵便局 | |
| 楠泊郵便局 | |
| 猪調郵便局 | |
| 皆瀬郵便局 | |
| 矢岳簡易郵便局 | |
| 神林簡易郵便局 | |
| 福井郵便局 | |
| 臼の浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 船石簡易郵便局 | |
| 芳の浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 高岩簡易郵便局 | |
| 鹿町郵便局 | |
| 黒石簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Furukawamen
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Health Clinic Sasebo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Furukawamen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中里八幡神社 | |
| 今宮神社 | |
| 志賀神社 | |
| 西福寺 |
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What is the population of Furukawamen?
Furukawamen has a population of 13,912 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,042 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Furukawamen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Furukawamen?
Furukawamen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.
How is the job market in Furukawamen?
The job market in Furukawamen is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 445 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Furukawamen?
The median home value in Furukawamen is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.