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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ie
Ie is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village lies on the island of Iejima.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,192 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.7097°, 127.8092° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.6 inches (2,099 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 411.1 sq mi (1,064.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7097°N, 127.8092°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Ie
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginoza village culture center library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meio University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Motobu Culture Exchange Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nago City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nakijin Village Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Ie
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ie
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ie
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ie
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ie
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ie
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ie
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ie Post Office | |
| 伊江郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ie
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| タチンジャナシ宮 | |
| 照太寺 | |
| 阿良御嶽 |
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Shipwrecks Near Ie
1 documented shipwrecks found near Ie.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Bates | - | A Buckley-class destroyer escort that was sunk by Japanese aircraft south of Iejima. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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.
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. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches.
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