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Higashigō, Japan
Saga · Japan
Higashigō is a small city in Saga, Japan with a population of 22,051. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 22,051 |
| Population Density | 331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1908°, 130.1380° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.8 inches (1,901 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Higashigō
Higashigō is a small city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 22,051. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashigō vs Japan Average
Income: Higashigō vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 8,820 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashigō
Higashigō 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 66.6 sq mi (172.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1908°N, 130.1380°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 51 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 146 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 137 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 50 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 104 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 117 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 134 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 155 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 164 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Higashigō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Higashigō
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立六角小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立白石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立白石高等学校 普通科キャンパス | - | - | - | - |
| 県立佐賀農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立白石中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立須古小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立北明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立有明中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立有明東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立有明西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Higashigō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Higashigō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Former Koga Bank | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Okada Saburosuke Atelier | ||||
| Saga Balloon Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum | ||||
| Saga University Art Museum | ||||
| Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 佐賀バルーンミュージアム | ||||
| 佐賀市文化財資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 古代植物館 | ||||
| 古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館 | ||||
| 吉野ケ里遺跡展示室 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 陽光美術館 |
Libraries in Higashigō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanzaki City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishikyushu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こころざしの森 オープンスペース | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館三瀬館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館川副館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館本庄分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館東与賀館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館諸富館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館昭代分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神埼市立図書館千代田分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Higashigō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Restaurants in Higashigō
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashigō
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Higashigō
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashigō
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Higashigō
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Higashigō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Higashigō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Higashigō
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Higashigō
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Higashigō
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 六角郵便局 | |
| 北有明郵便局 | |
| 有明郵便局 | |
| 牛屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 白石郵便局 | |
| 須古郵便局 | |
| 高町郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Higashigō
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハプライド 武雄健創 | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashigō
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anpuku-ji Temple | |
| 世尊院 | |
| 厳島神社 弁財天 | |
| 吉村天満宮 | |
| 圓正寺 | |
| 妙高寺 | |
| 妻山神社 | |
| 定福寺 | |
| 弥栄神社 | |
| 朝元寺 | |
| 杵島神社 | |
| 梅光寺 | |
| 正隆寺 | |
| 満願寺 | |
| 秀林寺 | |
| 超光寺 | |
| 鷹屋神社 |
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What is the population of Higashigō?
Higashigō has a population of 22,051 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 66.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashigō expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Higashigō?
Higashigō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.8 inches.
How is the job market in Higashigō?
The job market in Higashigō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 706 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashigō?
The median home value in Higashigō is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.