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Hikiji, Japan
Oita · Japan
Hikiji is a small city in Oita, Japan with a population of 8,541. Elevation: 1,381 ft (421 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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| Population | 8,541 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2291°, 131.1797° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.4 inches (2,346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.0 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Hikiji
Hikiji is a small city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 8,541. The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hikiji vs Japan Average
Income: Hikiji 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) | 273 |
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 | 3,416 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hikiji
Hikiji 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 128.7 sq mi (333.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2291°N, 131.1797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 98 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 49 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 40 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 17 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 20 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 97 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 147 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 171 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 15.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Hikiji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Hikiji
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立南山田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Minami-Yamada Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立淮園小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立淮園小学校栗原分校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 町立野上中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立野上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立野矢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立飯田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立飯田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hikiji
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hikiji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungomori Locomotive Museum | ||||
| Shingeki no Kyojin in Hita Museum Annex | ||||
| Yufuin Health Hot Springs Museum | ||||
| Yufuin Retro Motor Museum | ||||
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 坂本善三美術館 | ||||
| 天領日田歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天領日田洋酒博物館 | ||||
| 廣瀬資料館 | ||||
| 日田まちづくり歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日田祇園山鉾会館 | ||||
| 由布院夢美術館 | ||||
| 由布院昭和館 | ||||
| 由布院美術館 | ||||
| 草野本家 | ||||
| 進撃の巨人ミュージアム | ||||
| 雛御殿 |
Libraries in Hikiji
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 九重町図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 日田市立淡窓図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Hikiji
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hikiji
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hikiji
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hikiji
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hikiji
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hikiji
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hikiji
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hikiji
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Handa Plateau Post Office | |
| Minami-Yamada Post Office | |
| 宝泉寺郵便局 | |
| 恵良郵便局 | |
| 野上郵便局 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hikiji
What is the population of Hikiji?
Hikiji has a population of 8,541 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 128.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hikiji 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 Hikiji?
Hikiji has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hikiji?
The job market in Hikiji is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hikiji?
The median home value in Hikiji is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.