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Hagi, Japan

Yamaguchi · Japan

Hagi is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 44,626. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
44,626 Population 166/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population44,626
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density166/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units17,850

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population44,626
Population Density166 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates34.4000°, 131.4167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamaguchi
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,825 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,400
Median Age51.6 years

About Hagi

Hagi is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 44,626. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hagi has a population of 44,626 with a density of 166 people per square mile, spread across 269.6 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

44,626
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
269.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hagi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hagi is $29,400, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,428 business establishments.

Income: Hagi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,400
61% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,428

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hagi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 17,850 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units17,850

Property Tax

Climate in Hagi

Hagi 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 1883 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 187.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 190.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 270.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 340.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 170.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 158.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 119.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.2
Hagi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area269.6 sq mi (698.3 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates34.4000°N, 131.4167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 108 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 136 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 143 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 88 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 17 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 141 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 142 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 87 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 95 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 112 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 66 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 138 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 128 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 130 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 108 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 147 km
Mar 22, 2005 17 km N of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.9 135 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 140 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 126 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 235 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 117 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 221 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 216 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 260 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 183 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 293 km
2018 Trami Category 1 276 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 215 km
2017 Noru Category 1 252 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 261 km
2015 Goni Category 3 69 km
2014 Halong Category 1 234 km
2013 Danas Category 1 280 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 251 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 35 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 228 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 104 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 58 km
2004 Songda Category 2 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 57 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 125 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 77 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 125 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 125 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 20 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 124 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 138 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 147 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest

Hagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Hagi

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立萩東中学校 - - - -
県立萩商工高等学校 - - - -
市立福川小学校 - - - -
萩養護学校 - - - -
私立萩光塩学院高等学校 - - - -
私立萩光塩学院小学校 - - - -
私立萩光塩学院中学校 - - - -
県立萩高等学校 - - - -
市立明倫小学校 - - - -
市立越ヶ浜小学校 - - - -
市立越ヶ浜中学校 - - - -
市立萩西中学校 - - - -
三見小学校/三見中学校 - - - -
市立白水小学校 - - - -
市立椿西小学校 - - - -
市立椿東小学校 - - - -
市立木間小学校 - - - -
市立木間中学校 - - - -
市立明木小学校 - - - -
市立明木中学校 - - - -
旧;市立明倫小学校 - - - -
市立川上小学校 - - - -
市立川上中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hagi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hagi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center
hagiyaki museum
Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum
Rurikōji Museum
Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]
のむら美術館
三隅山荘
中原中也記念館
大理石加工展示館
山口市歴史民俗資料館
山口県立山口博物館
山口県立美術館
山口県立萩美術館・浦上記念館
料金所
村田清風記念館
熊谷美術館(重要文化財熊谷家住宅)
石井茶碗美術館
秋吉台エコ・ミュージアム
秋吉台科学博物館
美袮市化石館
美袮市歴史民俗資料館
萩博物館
萩史料館
萩市立阿武川歴史民俗資料館
萩市立須佐歴史民俗資料館
萩陶芸美術館・吉賀大眉記念館
郷土文化保存伝習施設
香月泰男美術館

Libraries in Hagi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Yamaguchi City Library0.0
Yamaguchi City Library0.0
山口市立児童図書館0.0
山口市立児童図書館0.0
山口県立山口図書館0.0
秋芳図書館0.0
美東図書館0.0
美祢市立図書館0.0
萩市立明木図書館0.0
萩市立萩図書館0.0
長門市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hagi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
山口青果地方卸売市場
山口青果地方卸売市場

Hotels in Hagi

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ビジネスホテル オレンジ
景清洞トロン温泉
萩ユースホステル
萩ロイヤルインテリジェントホテル
萩本陣

Restaurants in Hagi

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DonDon
Fujitaya Sobaten
Hagi Museum Restaurant
Joyfull
San Marco
道の駅萩しーまーと

Cafes in Hagi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

喫茶松田

Castles in Hagi

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hagi Castle

Zoos in Hagi

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

秋吉台サファリランド
秋吉台自然動物公園サファリランド

Theme Parks in Hagi

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

旧明倫小学校、明倫館(歴史保存ゾーン)

Train Stations in Hagi

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hagi
Higashi-Hagi
Koshigahama
Sammi
Tamae
Watarigawa

Bus Stations in Hagi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

防長バス萩バスターミナル

Gas Stations in Hagi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #5896468156
JP #6832407609

Shopping Malls in Hagi

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SunLive
萩しーまーと

Ski Resorts Near Hagi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tokusagamine Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hagi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
JASDF Hofu Airfield-Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base-Medium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Fukuda Nishidai Airfield-Small Airport
Hofu Gliderport-Small Airport
Ozuki Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hagi

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Akiragi Post Office
Fukui Post Office
Hagi Hamasaki Post Office
Hagi Hashimoto Post Office
Hagi Hiyako Post Office
Hagi Koshigahama Post Office
Hagi Post Office
Hagi Shinkawa Post Office
Hagi Shoinjinja-mae Post Office
Hagi Tamachi Post Office
Kawakami Post Office
Sammi Post Office
玉江浦簡易郵便局
萩木間簡易郵便局

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hagi

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal MiningCultural2015

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hagi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tokoji temple
三田八幡宮
円政寺
大歳神社(尼子姫)
春日神社
観音堂(地蔵)
観音院

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hagi

Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining
Cultural · inscribed 2015
The site encompasses a series of twenty three component parts, mainly located in the southwest of Japan. It bears testimony to the rapid industrialization of the country from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century, through the development of ...

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 Hagi

What is the population of Hagi?

Hagi has a population of 44,626 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 269.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hagi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,400, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hagi?

Hagi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Hagi?

The job market in Hagi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,428 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hagi?

The median home value in Hagi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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