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Hirado, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Hirado is a mid-size city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 31,192. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 31,192 |
| Population Density | 344 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3685°, 129.5525° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.6 inches (1,972 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Hirado
Hirado is a mid-size city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 31,192. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hirado vs Japan Average
Income: Hirado vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 998 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,477 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hirado
Hirado 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 2145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 90.8 sq mi (235.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3685°N, 129.5525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 97 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 103 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 161 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Hirado has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Hirado
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立生月小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立猶興館高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立北松農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立紐差小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田平東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田平南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田平北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田平中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田助小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立度島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立度島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平戸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平戸中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宝亀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hirado
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hirado
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirado Castle | ||||
| Hirado Dutch Trading House | ||||
| Kameoka Shrine Treasure Hall | ||||
| Matsuura Historical Museum | ||||
| MSDF Museum | ||||
| Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center | ||||
| セイルタワー | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 平戸市立里田原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平戸観光資料館 | ||||
| 最教寺霊宝館 | ||||
| 松浦市立鷹島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 生月町博物館・島の館 | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム | ||||
| 鄭成功記念館 | ||||
| 鹿町町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Hirado
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐々町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立平戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立永田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hirado
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐世保市地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Hirado
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hirado
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hirado
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hirado
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hirado
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hirado
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hirado
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hirado
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hirado
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Fukue Airport | FUJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ojika Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hirado
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 大島郵便局 | |
| 宝亀簡易郵便局 | |
| 川内郵便局 | |
| 平戸郵便局 | |
| 度島簡易郵便局 | |
| 御崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 木ケ津簡易郵便局 | |
| 東田平郵便局 | |
| 根獅子郵便局 | |
| 獅子簡易郵便局 | |
| 生月郵便局 | |
| 田助郵便局 | |
| 田平郵便局 | |
| 的山簡易郵便局 | |
| 紐差郵便局 | |
| 舘浦郵便局 | |
| 薄香簡易郵便局 | |
| 馬ノ元簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Hirado
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Health Clinic Sasebo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirado
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gokoku Shrine | |
| Kameoka Shrine | |
| Shoju-ji Temple | |
| St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church | |
| Tenmangu Shrine | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 田平天主堂 | |
| 鄭成功廟 | |
| 金毘羅神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hirado
What is the population of Hirado?
Hirado has a population of 31,192 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 344 people per square mile, spread across 90.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hirado expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Hirado?
Hirado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.6 inches.
How is the job market in Hirado?
The job market in Hirado is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 998 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hirado?
The median home value in Hirado is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.