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Ie, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Ie is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 4,192. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,192 Population 10/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
82.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Ie

Ie

Ie is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village lies on the island of Iejima.

People

Population4,192
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units1,677

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain82.6 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population4,192
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates26.7097°, 127.8092°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation82.6 inches (2,099 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Ie

Ie is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 4,192. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ie has a population of 4,192 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 411.1 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,192
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
411.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ie vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ie is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Ie vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ie is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,677 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,677

Property Tax

Climate in Ie

Ie 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 1953 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 136.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 19° 128.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 165.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 23.9° 180.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / 26.5° 250.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 29° 232.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.8° 98.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.7° 274.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 30.7° 151.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 27.8° 118.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 24.1° 125.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 20.7° 90.1
Ie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Japan avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area411.1 sq mi (1,064.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates26.7097°N, 127.8092°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.6"
117% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 106 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 91 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 111 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 63 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 105 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 147 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 116 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 102 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 115 km
Mar 26, 2009 155 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 135 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 11 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 104 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 135 km
Mar 17, 2022 146 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.7 143 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 113 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 102 km
Jun 3, 2022 140 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 138 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 109 km
Feb 21, 2022 143 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

104 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 245 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 133 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 188 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 273 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 147 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 288 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 171 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 259 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 232 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 255 km
2018 Maria Category 3 298 km
2018 Trami Category 2 43 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 97 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 165 km
2017 Talim Category 3 276 km
2017 Saola Category 1 73 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 129 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 287 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 269 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m - 65 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 106 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in Driest

Ie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Ie

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Motobu Town Minna Elementary School - - - -
Motobu Town Minna Junior High School - - - -
Ie Village west Elementary School - - - -
Ie Village Ie Elementary School - - - -
伊江村立伊江中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ie

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) enka, japan MP3 96 kbps
FM那覇 (FM Naha) - UNKNOWN

Museums in Ie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ginoza Okinawa State Museum
Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC)
Helios Distillery
Nago Museum
Nakijin Village History and Culture Center
Oceanic Culture Museum
Okinawa Historical Folk Museum
Tropical Dream Center
バーチャルミュージアム
木のふれあい館
本部町立博物館
森のふしぎ館

Libraries in Ie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ginoza village culture center library0.0
Meio University Library0.0
Motobu Culture Exchange Centre Library0.0
Nago City Central Library0.0
Nakijin Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JA Okinawa Nakijin branch Nakijin Livestock Seri Market
Nakijin no Eki So-re
Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center
わんさか大浦パーク
名護市営市場
愛すらんど古宇利島

Hotels in Ie

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

マリンハウスIEアイランド
マリンハウスIEアイランド
ワイワイワイクラブイエリゾート

Restaurants in Ie

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

I-jima tunga
とまり食堂
パーラー南島
パーラー南島
みなと寿司
味の店 にしんすに
寿司割烹楓

Cafes in Ie

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COCORO Beach House
カフェ&ショップ iiMARCHE

Gas Stations in Ie

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carenex Port side Service Station
JA Ie Service Station
JA伊江SS
金城産業伊江島SS

Banks in Ie

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAおきなわ 伊江支店

Golf Courses in Ie

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iejima Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Ie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ie

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kadena Air BaseDNALarge Airport
Naha International AirportOKALarge Airport
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station-Medium Airport
Iejima AirportIEJMedium Airport
Yoron AirportRNJMedium Airport
Aguni AirportAGJSmall Airport
Iejima Auxiliary Air Base-Small Airport
Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield-Small Airport
Izena Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kerama AirportKJPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ie

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ie Post Office
伊江郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ie

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
タチンジャナシ宮
照太寺
阿良御嶽

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ie

What is the population of Ie?

Ie has a population of 4,192 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 411.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ie?

Ie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ie?

Ie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ie?

The median home value in Ie is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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