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Isahaya, Japan

Nagasaki · Japan

Isahaya is a large city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 135,546. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
135,546 Population 1,093/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
84.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,000 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
$27,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population135,546
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,093/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units54,218

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain84.9 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population135,546
Population Density1,093 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates32.8411°, 130.0431°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagasaki
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation84.9 inches (2,157 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000
Median Age50.4 years

About Isahaya

Isahaya is a large city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 135,546. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Isahaya has a population of 135,546 with a density of 1,093 people per square mile, spread across 124.0 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

135,546
Total Population
1,093
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
124.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Isahaya vs Japan Average

The median household income in Isahaya is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Isahaya vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare11
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Isahaya is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 54,218 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$66,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units54,218

Property Tax

Climate in Isahaya

Isahaya has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.7° 63.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 82.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 125.8
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.7° 154.0
May 19.9°C / 68°F 16° / 23.8° 160.9
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.5° 334.4
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.2° 294.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.8° 216.2
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.9° 185.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.2° 104.5
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.5° 101.2
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13.1° 75.0
Isahaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area124.0 sq mi (321.2 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates32.8411°N, 130.0431°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.9"
123% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 67 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 108 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 108 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 62 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 115 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 109 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 65 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 72 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 89 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 113 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 100 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 106 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 92 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 150 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 74 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 101 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 62 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 73 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 65 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 45 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 43 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 235 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 90 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 204 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 52 km
2018 Trami Category 1 237 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 123 km
2017 Noru Category 1 237 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 188 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 250 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 227 km
2015 Goni Category 3 34 km
2014 Halong Category 1 286 km
2013 Danas Category 3 172 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 202 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 246 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 274 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 137 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 26 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 30 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 65 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 26 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 99 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 114 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 116 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 127 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 130 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 135 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 150 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 7.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 14.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 15.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest

Isahaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and December the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Isahaya

Institution Type Founded Website
長崎県立農業大学校 畜産学科 College

Schools in Isahaya

51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
長崎県立諫早東特別支援学校
諫早市立飯盛西小学校
市立飯盛中学校
市立飯盛東小学校
市立高来中学校
市立高来西小学校
長崎県立希望が丘高等特別支援学校
県立西陵高等学校
県立諫早商業高等学校
長崎県立諫早高等学校
私立鎮西学院高等学校
私立長崎日本大学中学校
私立長崎日本大学高等学校
市立長田小学校
長崎県立諫早特別支援学校
長崎県立諫早高等学校
私立創成館高等学校
長崎日本大学中学校・高等学校
長崎県立諫早高等学校・附属中学校
市立森山西小学校
市立森山中学校
市立小野中学校
市立小野小学校
県立諫早農業高等学校
市立諫早中学校
県立諫早東高等学校
市立有喜小学校
市立三浦小学校
市立上山小学校
市立上諫早小学校
市立北諫早中学校
市立北諫早小学校
市立喜々津中学校
諫早市立喜々津小学校
諫早市立喜々津東小学校
市立小栗小学校
市立御館山小学校
市立明峰中学校
市立有喜中学校
市立みはる台小学校
市立本野小学校
市立森山東小学校
市立湯江小学校
市立真城中学校
市立真城小学校
市立真崎小学校
市立真津山小学校
市立西諫早中学校
市立西諫早小学校
市立諫早小学校
市立長田中学校
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Radio Stations near Isahaya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Isahaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chanpon Museum
Dejima Museum
Glass Road 1571
Gunkanjima Digital Museum
Inori no Oka Art Book Museum
Kameyama Shachu Museum
Ko-shashin-shiryokan/ museum of old photographs
Koshi-byo & Historical Museum of China
Maizo-shiryokan/ museum of unearthed artifacts
Minamishimabara-shi Art Village
Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Nagasaki City Bekko Crafts Museum (The Former Nagasaki Customs Sagarimatsu Branch Office)
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum
Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Exhibition
Nagasakishi Noguchiyataro Memorial Museum
Siebold Memorial Museum
The Former Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Nagasaki Branch Museum
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum
Ukakami Christian Museum
Urakami Christian Museum
Yūtoku Museum
ナガサキピースミュージアム
中の茶屋・清水崑展示館
口之津歴史民俗資料館分館
大浦天主堂キリシタン博物館
太良町歴史民俗資料館
東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館
蔵の資料館
西望記念館 西望生誕之家
諫早市 美術・歴史館
諫早市体育館
諫早市郷土館
長崎市歴史民俗資料館
長崎市科学館
長崎純心大学博物館
雲仙お山の情報館
雲仙ビードロ美術館
雲仙市小浜歴史資料館
雲仙市歴史資料館 南串山展示館
雲仙市歴史資料館 国見展示館

Libraries in Isahaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library0.0
ミライon Library & History Museum0.0
加津佐図書館0.0
北有馬図書室0.0
原城図書館0.0
口之津図書館0.0
吉田公民館図書室0.0
大浦公民館図書室0.0
愛の夢未来センター愛野図書室0.0
時津町立時津図書館0.0
時津町立時津図書館0.0
西有家図書館0.0
諫早市立たらみ図書館0.0
諫早市立森山図書館0.0
諫早市立西諫早図書館0.0
諫早市立諫早図書館0.0
長与町図書館0.0
長崎大学附属図書館 経済学部分館0.0
長崎市図書センター0.0
長崎市図書センター0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎市香焼図書館0.0
長崎市香焼図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0
雲仙市図書館 南串山図書室0.0
雲仙市図書館 小浜図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Isahaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
のんのこ 滑石店
大村木材市場
滑石市場
長崎市中央卸売市場
長崎花市場

Hotels in Isahaya

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

諫早グリーンホテル
諫早ターミナルホテル

Restaurants in Isahaya

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marugame Seimen
うどん 古都
フーズホットライン諫早店
ラーメン 一香軒
割烹 古都
焼肉 清香園
野鳥の森レストラン
青ごしょう
青ごしょう

Cafes in Isahaya

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naminouo
和カフェ 和らびの

Dentists in Isahaya

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中村歯科医院

Train Stations in Isahaya

17 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Higashi-Isahaya
Higashisono
Hizen-Nagata
Hon-Isahaya
Ichinuno
Isahaya
Isahaya
Isahayahigasikoukou
Kamanohana
Kantakunosato
Kikitsu
Moriyama
Nishi-Isahaya
Oe
Ono
Saiwai
Yue

Gas Stations in Isahaya

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #1483586506
南国殖産 セルフ からこ 給油所

Shopping Malls in Isahaya

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HIヒロセ スーパーコンボ諫早バイパス店

Golf Courses in Isahaya

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

チサンCC森山
喜々津CC

Stadiums & Teams in Isahaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Isahaya

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Isahaya

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Isahaya

27 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
北諫早郵便局
南諫早郵便局
喜々津シーサイド郵便局
多良見郵便局
大村三浦郵便局
有喜郵便局
本野郵便局
森山郵便局
深海郵便局
田結郵便局
真津山郵便局
舟津簡易郵便局
西諫早郵便局
諫早久山簡易郵便局
諫早小豆崎簡易郵便局
諫早小野郵便局
諫早平山簡易郵便局
諫早幸町簡易郵便局
諫早永昌郵便局
諫早真崎郵便局
諫早福田簡易郵便局
諫早郵便局
釜簡易郵便局
長田郵便局
長田郵便局
飯盛郵便局
高来郵便局

Treatment Centers in Isahaya

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
どうつ耳鼻咽喉科クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isahaya

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Isahaya Shrine
中核稲荷神社
久山年神社
大歳神社
天祐寺
御館山稲荷神社
虚空蔵堂
高城神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Isahaya

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 33
Hospitals 11
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 4
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 2
Parks 40
Police Stations 11
Fire Stations 5
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Isahaya

22 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (21)
  • • 300M
  • • 308M
  • • 321M
  • • 328M
  • • 328M
  • + 16 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Habadake

🇯🇵 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 Isahaya

What is the population of Isahaya?

Isahaya has a population of 135,546 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,093 people per square mile, spread across 124.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Isahaya 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 Isahaya?

Isahaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.9 inches.

How is the job market in Isahaya?

The job market in Isahaya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Isahaya?

The median home value in Isahaya is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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