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Hiji, Japan
Oita · Japan
Hiji is a small city in Oita, Japan with a population of 28,524. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 28,524 |
| Population Density | 1,008 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3708°, 131.5303° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Hiji
Hiji is a small city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 28,524. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hiji vs Japan Average
Income: Hiji vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 913 |
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 | 11,410 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hiji
Hiji has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,008/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3708°N, 131.5303°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 134 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 18 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 127 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 131 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 116 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 141 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 18 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 18 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 10 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 16 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 41 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 126 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 133 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Hiji has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Hiji
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立山香中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東山香小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日出養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南端中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南端小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大神中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立日出中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立日出小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立藤原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立豊岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立山香農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 杵築市立山香小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 杵築市立山香中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 認定こども園 山香こども園 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hiji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hiji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amabe Kofun Historical Museum | ||||
| Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum | ||||
| Beppu Tourism Association Museum | ||||
| Hirano Museum | ||||
| Kifune Castle | ||||
| Oita Fragrance Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas | ||||
| Yufuin Health Hot Springs Museum | ||||
| Yufuin Retro Motor Museum | ||||
| きつき城下町資料館 | ||||
| 二階堂美術館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府市美術館 | ||||
| 国東市歴史体験学習館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 杵築市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗原美術館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 由布院夢美術館 | ||||
| 由布院昭和館 | ||||
| 由布院美術館 | ||||
| 鬼会の里 歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Hiji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)松本記念児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beppu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| くにさき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館安心院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館院内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安岐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武蔵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hiji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Hiji
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hiji
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hiji
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Hiji
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hiji
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hiji
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hiji
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hiji
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hiji
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hiji
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hiji
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hiji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Brewery | ||||
| Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei Shop |
Stadiums & Teams in Hiji
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Crasus Dome Ōita | ||
| 別大興産スタジアム | ||
| 大分市営陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Hiji
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hiji
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hiji
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上村郵便局 | |
| 大神郵便局 | |
| 山香郵便局 | |
| 川崎郵便局 | |
| 日出深江簡易郵便局 | |
| 日出藤原郵便局 | |
| 日出郵便局 | |
| 東山香郵便局 | |
| 豊岡郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hiji
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EVO STRETCH Seitai Clinic | ||
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic | ||
| 圭成会大分泌尿器科病院 | ||
| 河村クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiji
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 住吉元宮神社 | |
| 松屋寺 | |
| 正善寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiji
What is the population of Hiji?
Hiji has a population of 28,524 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,008 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hiji expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hiji?
Hiji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches.
How is the job market in Hiji?
The job market in Hiji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 913 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hiji?
The median home value in Hiji is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.