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Ichikikushikino, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Ichikikushikino is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 30,551. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
30,551 Population 160/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
89.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population30,551
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density160/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units12,220

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain89.7 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population30,551
Population Density160 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates31.7293°, 130.2931°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation89.7 inches (2,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Ichikikushikino

Ichikikushikino is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 30,551. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ichikikushikino has a population of 30,551 with a density of 160 people per square mile, spread across 191.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

30,551
Total Population
160
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
191.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ichikikushikino vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ichikikushikino is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 978 business establishments.

Income: Ichikikushikino vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)978

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ichikikushikino is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,220 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units12,220

Property Tax

Climate in Ichikikushikino

Ichikikushikino has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2425 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 80.3
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.6° 113.4
Mar 13°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.5° 158.6
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 191.6
May 21.4°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.5° 205.5
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.6° 569.6
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.9° 365.6
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 232.1
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 209.8
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17.8° / 25.8° 100.2
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 12° / 20.6° 102.4
Dec 11°C / 52°F 6.8° / 15.3° 95.6
Ichikikushikino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area191.4 sq mi (495.7 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates31.7293°N, 130.2931°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.7"
136% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

596 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 114 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 126 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 120 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 112 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 97 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 150 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 145 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 146 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 71 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 124 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 147 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 11 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 25 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 143 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 106 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 115 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 106 km
May 3, 2020 139 km WSW of Kushikino, Japan M5.9 142 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 101 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

73 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 19 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 27 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 105 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 274 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 109 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 282 km
2018 Trami Category 2 148 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 278 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 195 km
2017 Noru Category 1 126 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 62 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 110 km
2015 Goni Category 3 31 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 223 km
2014 Halong Category 1 215 km
2013 Danas Category 2 275 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 234 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 169 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 264 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 15,000 114 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 41 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 39 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 143 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 112 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 117 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 143 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 150 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 150 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 104 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 39 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 41 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 90 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 41 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 29 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 38 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 58 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 62 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 104 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 115 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 143 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 149 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 171 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 176 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 9.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 15.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Driest

Ichikikushikino has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Ichikikushikino

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立川上小学校
市立旭小学校
市立生冠中学校
市立生福小学校
市立野下小学校
いちき串木野市立生冠中学校
いちき串木野市立生福小学校
いちき串木野市立旭小学校
いちき串木野市立川上小学校
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Radio Stations near Ichikikushikino

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ichikikushikino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Satsuma Students Museum
かごしま環境未来館
さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館
せんだい宇宙館
ふるさと考古歴史館
三宅美術館
中村晋也美術館
元外相東郷茂徳記念館
入来郷土館
宮之城伝統工芸センター
宮之城歴史資料センター
川内まごころ文学館
川内原子力発電所展示館
日置市吹上歴史民俗資料館
焼酎資料館
美山陶遊館
苗代川民陶館
薩摩川内市入来郷土館
薩摩川内市川内歴史資料館
薩摩川内市樋脇郷土館
長島美術館
鹿児島国際大学博物館実習施設考古学ミュージアム

Libraries in Ichikikushikino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Satsuma Students Library0.0
串木野市立図書館0.0
日置市立中央図書館0.0
日置市立中央図書館日吉分館0.0
日置市立東市来図書館0.0
薩摩川内市立中央図書館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館入来分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館東郷分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館樋脇分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館0.0
鹿児島市松元公民館図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Ichikikushikino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
市来えびす市場
鹿児島中央家畜市場
鹿児島市中央卸売市場青果市場

Monuments in Ichikikushikino

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Youfuku statue

Train Stations in Ichikikushikino

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ichiki
Kobanchaya

Stadiums & Teams in Ichikikushikino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ichikikushikino

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air BaseMedium Airport
Taragi Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ichikikushikino

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
冠岳簡易郵便局
市来川上郵便局
生福郵便局
芹ケ野郵便局
野下簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Ichikikushikino

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
JIN Mental Clinic
あいこう皮膚科クリニック
いとう整形外科クリニック
いまきいれ耳鼻咽喉科
うえの耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
きやまクリニック
しげのぶ内科クリニック
しもほんじ医院
しらさわ歯科
そふと歯科
ナカノ在宅医療クリニック
ひなたクリニック
よしながウイメンズクリニック
今村小児科
健三郎クリニック薬師
八重倉医院
大山眼科
宮路胃腸科内科クリニック
梅林クリニック
西陵クリニック
貴島消化器内科クリニック
鹿児島中央整形外科スポーツクリニック
𠮷井ひふ科

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ichikikushikino

What is the population of Ichikikushikino?

Ichikikushikino has a population of 30,551 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 191.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ichikikushikino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Ichikikushikino?

Ichikikushikino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ichikikushikino?

The job market in Ichikikushikino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 978 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ichikikushikino?

The median home value in Ichikikushikino is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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