Higashi, Japan
Okinawa · Japan
Higashi is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 700. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 700 |
| Population Density | 237 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.5832°, 127.2291° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.5 inches (2,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Higashi
Higashi is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5832°N, 127.2291°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 50 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Higashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").
Schools in Higashi
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguni Village Aguni Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aguni Village Aguni Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Higashi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Higashi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashi
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Higashi
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Kumejima Airport | UEO | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aguni Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 観音堂 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Higashi?
Higashi has a population of 700 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Higashi?
Higashi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.
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