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Gushikawa, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Gushikawa is a mid-size city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 65,251. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

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A Great
65,251 Population 150/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
81.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population65,251
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density150/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units26,100

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain81.9 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population65,251
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates26.3594°, 127.8674°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation81.9 inches (2,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Gushikawa

Gushikawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 65,251. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Gushikawa has a population of 65,251 with a density of 150 people per square mile, spread across 433.6 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

65,251
Total Population
150
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
433.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gushikawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Gushikawa is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Income: Gushikawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare15
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gushikawa is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 26,100 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units26,100

Property Tax

Climate in Gushikawa

Gushikawa has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2154 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 14.9° / 19.8° 101.7
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 15.2° / 20.2° 114.4
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 16.7° / 21.9° 142.4
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 19° / 24.3° 161.5
May 24.4°C / 76°F 21.9° / 26.9° 245.3
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.8° 284.9
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 27° / 31.9° 188.4
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 26.8° / 31.7° 239.8
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.6° 273.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 23.4° / 28° 172.6
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 20.3° / 24.9° 119.3
Dec 19°C / 66°F 16.6° / 21.4° 110.2
Gushikawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Japan avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area433.6 sq mi (1,123.0 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates26.3594°N, 127.8674°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.9"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 73 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 129 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 103 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 146 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 138 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 99 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 146 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 72 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 29 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 133 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 142 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 134 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 144 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 141 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 103 km
May 1, 1993 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 60 km
Jul 24, 2004 77 km E of Nago, Japan M5.5 89 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 68 km
Jun 19, 2022 126 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 138 km
Apr 9, 1997 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

102 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 283 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 106 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 150 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 236 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 139 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 290 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 196 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 267 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 223 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 253 km
2018 Maria Category 3 269 km
2018 Trami Category 2 47 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 108 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 159 km
2017 Talim Category 3 261 km
2017 Saola Category 1 98 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 127 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 254 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 189 km
2015 Goni Category 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m — 41 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Driest

Gushikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Gushikawa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Uruma City Taba Elementary School — — — —
Uruma City Gushikawa East Junior High School — — — —
Uruma City Takayasu Elementary School — — — —
Uruma City Takayasu Junior High School — — — —
Uruma City Gushikawa Elementary School — — — —
Okinawa Prefecture Gushikawa High School — — — —
Uruma City Nakahara Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Gushikawa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) enka, japan MP3 96 kbps
FM那覇 (FM Naha) — UNKNOWN

Museums in Gushikawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLISSTIA
Chatan Museum
Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum)
Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum)
Ginowan City Museum
Ginowan City Museum
Ginoza Okinawa State Museum
Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC)
Gushichan History and Fork Museum
Haebaru Town Museum
Haebaru Town Museum
Helios Distillery
Kinjo Tetsuo Museum
Kinjo Tetsuo Museum
Moromi Folk Crafts Museum
Nago Museum
Naha Hārī Museum
Naha Hārī Museum
Naha Traditional Craft Center
Naha Traditional Craft Center
Nakamurake Residence
Nanjo Art Museum
Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET
Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura
Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu)
Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu)
Okinawa World
Onna Village museum
Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum
Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum
Ryukyu-mura
Sakima Art Museum
Shuri castle park
Shuri castle park
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsushimamaru Memorial museum
Tsushimamaru Memorial museum
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum
Urasoe city museum
Urasoe city museum
Uruma City Ishikawa museum
Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum
Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum
Yuntanza Museum
うるま市立海の文化資料館
エイサー会館
バーチャルミュージアム
与那原大綱引資料館
与那原大綱引資料館
埋蔵文化財センター
埋蔵文化財センター
展示広場
展示広場
昭和博物館~私はレトロ~
昭和博物館~私はレトロ~
木のふれあい館
東風平歴史民俗資料館
東風平歴史民俗資料館
森のふしぎ館
歴史民俗資料展示室
歴史民俗資料展示室
沖縄地区税関広報展示室
沖縄地区税関広報展示室
沖縄市立郷土博物館
浦添市 歴史にふれる館
浦添市 歴史にふれる館
王国歴史博物館
糸満海人工房資料館
糸満海人工房資料館
西原劇場
西原劇場
風樹館
風樹館

Libraries in Gushikawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ayakari no mori Library0.0
Camp Courtney Library0.0
Chatan Town Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginowan City Library0.0
Ginoza village culture center library0.0
Haebaru Town Library0.0
Haebaru Town Library0.0
Itoman City Central Library0.0
Kadena Town Library0.0
Kin Town Library0.0
Library & Education Center0.0
Library（Kadena base）0.0
Nago City Central Library0.0
Naha City Central Library0.0
Naha City Hantagawa Library0.0
Naha City Hantagawa Library0.0
Naha City Ishimine Library0.0
Naha City Ishimine Library0.0
Naha City Oroku South Library0.0
Naha City Oroku South Library0.0
Naha City Shuri Library0.0
Naha City Shuri Library0.0
Naha City Wakasa Public Library0.0
Nanjo City Library Sashiki Branch0.0
Nanjo City Library Tamagusuku branch0.0
Nanjyo City Chinen Library0.0
Nanjyo City Library Osato branch0.0
Nanjyo City Library Osato branch0.0
Nishihara Town Library0.0
Nishihara Town Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa City Library0.0
Okinawa International University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural Archives0.0
Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library0.0
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library0.0
Okinawa Prefecture Library0.0
Okinawa Prefecture Library0.0
Okinawa University Library0.0
Okinawa University Library0.0
Okinawa Women's Junior College Library0.0
Okinawa Women's Junior College Library0.0
Ryukyu University Library0.0
Tomigusuku City Central Library0.0
Tomigusuku City Central Library0.0
Urasoe City Library0.0
Urasoe City Library0.0
Uruma City Central Library0.0
Uruma City Ishikawa Library0.0
Uruma City Katsuren Library0.0
Yonabaru Town Library0.0
八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター0.0
八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター0.0
宜野湾市民図書館0.0
恩納村文化情報センター0.0
読谷村立図書館0.0
那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館0.0
那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Gushikawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
First Makishi public market
Happy More Market
Ishikawa no Eki
JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba
JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場
NOREN PLAZA
Onna No Eki
Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center
Sakaemachi Market
Sakaemachi Market
Sakaemachi Market
Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi)
Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market
ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場
ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場
ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場
ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場
わんさか大浦パーク
名護市営市場
糸満市場いとま～る
西原さわふじマルシェ

Restaurants in Gushikawa

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jolly-Pasta
かつ庵
ニューロイヤル
ベトナムレストラン＆カフェ
光ラーメン
割烹 ふく乃屋

Cafes in Gushikawa

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doutor Coffee Shop Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital Store
Starbucks
ジョイフル

Dentists in Gushikawa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

つがやす歯科

Gas Stations in Gushikawa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EneJet
ENEOS Yokatsu SS
JA-SS
Mitsubishi
オートウイング具志川

Gyms in Gushikawa

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VAJRA
ジスタス

Breweries in Gushikawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NOMU Brewery
チャタンハーバー
桜坂ブルワリー
桜坂ブルワリー
浮島ブルーイング
浮島ブルーイング

Stadiums & Teams in Gushikawa

TeamLeagueDivision
Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha
Onoyama Athletic stadium

Airports Near Gushikawa

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Naha International AirportOKALarge Airport
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station—Medium Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium Airport
Aguni AirportAGJSmall Airport
Iejima Auxiliary Air Base—Small Airport
Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield—Small Airport
Izena Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Kerama AirportKJPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gushikawa

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
East Gushikawa Post Office
Gushikawa Toyohara Simple Post Office
志林川郵便局

Treatment Centers in Gushikawa

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Higa Ophthalmic Hospital
Hikari Clinic
JINON Orthopaedic Clinic
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC
Reha GRIT
Takamiyagi Derma Clinic
Torihori yōjō Clinic
WAN STYLE CLUB
あらかき内科クリニック
けいわクリニック
デイサービスつばさ
琉球大学保健管理センター

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Gushikawa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 32
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 49
Cafes 12
Bars 5
Supermarkets 14
Banks 9
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 100
Police Stations 7
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Gushikawa

11 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Stone Bridge
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Ishikawa Beach
  • • Kadena Marina Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • church
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Beware of Snakes
  • • Pillbox Hospital Cave
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Beach51
  • • North White Beach
  • • Sanger-hama
  • • Sugar Road Beach
  • • Yaka IC

🇯🇵 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 Gushikawa

What is the population of Gushikawa?

Gushikawa has a population of 65,251 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 433.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gushikawa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gushikawa?

Gushikawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.9 inches.

How is the job market in Gushikawa?

Gushikawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area, including 49 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gushikawa?

The median home value in Gushikawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

Nearby Cities

Uruma 125,303 pop · 1.3 mi Katsuren-haebaru 34,239 pop · 1.9 mi Okinawa 142,752 pop · 4.4 mi Ishikawa 22,412 pop · 5.3 mi Kishaba 17,969 pop · 6.0 mi Kadena 13,671 pop · 6.7 mi Chatan 28,201 pop · 6.9 mi Kin 11,259 pop · 7.1 mi Yomitan 41,206 pop · 8.1 mi Nakagusuku 22,157 pop · 9.2 mi Ginowan 100,125 pop · 9.4 mi Onna 10,869 pop · 9.5 mi Nishihara 34,984 pop · 10.6 mi Ginoza 5,833 pop · 10.9 mi
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