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Ishii, Japan

Tokushima · Japan

Ishii is a small city in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 25,062. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
25,062 Population 2,252/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
65.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,400 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Ishii

Ishii

Ishii is a town located in Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022, the town had an estimated population of 25,219 in 10820 households and a population density of 870 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 28.85 square kilometres (11.14 sq mi).

People

Population25,062
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density2,252/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units10,025

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain65.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population25,062
Population Density2,252 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates34.0675°, 134.4421°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTokushima
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation65.9 inches (1,675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,400
Median Age51.0 years

About Ishii

Ishii is a small city in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 25,062. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ishii has a population of 25,062 with a density of 2,252 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,062
Total Population
2,252
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Japan avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ishii vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ishii is $28,400, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 802 business establishments.

Income: Ishii vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,400
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)802

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ishii is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,025 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$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,025

Property Tax

Climate in Ishii

Ishii has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10° 34.5
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 3.3° / 10.9° 57.2
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 6° / 14.3° 89.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.4° 111.9
May 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.9° 144.6
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.7° 198.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.6° 181.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.3° 193.0
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.4° / 28.5° 261.2
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 15.9° / 23.2° 177.1
Nov 14°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.8° 86.7
Dec 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 61.3
Ishii enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density2,252/sq mi
Coordinates34.0675°N, 134.4421°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
74% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 78 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 49 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 89 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 138 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 48 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 93 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 92 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 110 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 64 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 65 km
Dec 22, 1994 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan M4.9 141 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 58 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 99 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 85 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 18 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 86 km
Jul 20, 2010 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan M4.9 103 km
Jan 8, 2012 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 96 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 75 km
Aug 9, 2011 19 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 123 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 33 km
2018 Trami Category 1 97 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 43 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 249 km
2017 Lan Category 2 266 km
2017 Noru Category 1 52 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 166 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 119 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 148 km
2014 Halong Category 1 159 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 169 km
2011 Roke Category 4 187 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 54 km
2009 Melor Category 1 186 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 147 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 280 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 215 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 290 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 119 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 102 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 126 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 48 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 106 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 38 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 82 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 100 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 94 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 130 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 81 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 143 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest

Ishii has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ishii

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
徳島市加茂名南小学校 - - - -
吉野川市立上浦小学校 - - - -
徳島市南井上小学校 - - - -
徳島市国府小学校 - - - -
徳島市一宮小学校 - - - -
神山町立神山東中学校 - - - -
石井町立高浦中学校 - - - -
徳島市国府中学校 - - - -
徳島市上八万中学校 - - - -
石井町立石井中学校 - - - -
徳島県立名西高等学校 - - - -
徳島県立国府支援学校 - - - -
徳島県立総合看護学校 - - - -
徳島県立城西高等学校 - - - -
徳島市入田中学校 - - - -
徳島市入田小学校 - - - -
町立高川原小学校 - - - -
町立高原小学校 - - - -
町立藍畑小学校 - - - -
町立石井小学校 - - - -
石井町立浦庄小学校 - - - -
町立広野小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ishii

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ishii

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aizumi Town History Museum Ai no Yakata
Anan Science Center
Moraes Museum
NFT鳴門美術館
Oranuto Bridge Floating Promenade Uzu-no-Michi
Ōtsuka Museum of Art
The Naruto German House
Tokushima Castle Museum
Tokushima City Archaeological Museum
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy
さぬき市歴史民俗資料館
さぬき市産業資料館
ネイチャーセンター(徳島県立佐那河内いきものふれあいの里)
上板町立歴史民俗資料館
吉野川市美郷ほたる館
大嗚門橋記念館(うずしお科学館・淡路人形浄瑠璃館)
大鳴門橋架橋記念館エディ
彩りの館
徳島市天狗久資料館
徳島県立あすたむらんど子ども科学館
徳島県立博物館
徳島県立文書館
徳島県立近代美術館
徳島県立鳥居記念博物館
徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館
徳島県郷土文化会館阿波木偶資料館
旧恵利家住宅
東かがわ市歴史民俗資料館
松茂町歴史民俗資料館・人形浄瑠璃芝居資料館
神野郷土館
與田寺宝物館
賀川豊彦記念館
那賀町木沢歴史民俗資料館
郷土館
阿南市立阿波公方・民俗資料館
阿波おどり会館・阿波おどりミュージアム
阿波十郎兵衛屋敷
阿波和三盆糖資料館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波和紙伝統産業会館
阿波市立土成郷土歴史館
阿波市立市場歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Ishii

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
うみの図書館0.0
さぬき市寒川図書館0.0
佐那河内村立図書館0.0
勝浦町立図書館0.0
北島町立図書館・創世ホール0.0
吉野川市立山川図書館0.0
吉野川市立川島図書館0.0
吉野川市立鴨島図書館0.0
徳島大学付属図書館0.0
徳島大学付属図書館 蔵本分館0.0
徳島市立図書館0.0
徳島市立図書館0.0
徳島県立図書館0.0
東かがわ市とらまる図書館0.0
松茂町立図書館0.0
板野町文化の館・図書館0.0
生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館0.0
生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館0.0
羽ノ浦町図書館0.0
那賀川町立図書館0.0
阿南市立図書館0.0
阿波市立吉野笠井図書館0.0
阿波市立土成図書館0.0
阿波市立市場図書館0.0
阿波市立阿波図書館0.0
鳴門市立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ishii

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ひまわり農産市
みはらしの丘あいさい広場
徳島中央卸売市場
徳島花市場
徳島花市場

Hotels in Ishii

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かどや旅館
プチペンションやすらぎ
名西旅館
松の家旅館
鱗楼

Restaurants in Ishii

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CoCo ICHIBANYA
うどんの山下
くら寿司 徳島石井店
くろすけ
ココス 石井店
はま寿司 徳島石井店
ふじもと
リーベ・フラウ
十三八
家族レストラン ふじや総本店
手打ちそば まこ
曽我仕出し店
牛三郎
王王軒
王者ー23
直心庵
餃子の王将 徳島石井店
麺屋 釜田
麺族

Cafes in Ishii

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MAJESTIC COFFEE
ボッサカンテイロ
木かげ
菓子工房 いぬい

Train Stations in Ishii

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ishii
Ushinoshima

Gas Stations in Ishii

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
JP #276594007
JP #276594055
JP #3076815018
JP #322128159
JP #5978020100
Showa Shell
Showa Shell
川島石油 リオイシイサービスステーション
日本石油

Banks in Ishii

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

四国銀行
徳島銀行 国府支店
阿波銀行
阿波銀行 竜王支店
阿波銀行鮎喰支店

Golf Courses in Ishii

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

タカガワ東徳島ゴルフ倶楽部
眉山カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Ishii

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ishii

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ishii

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKSLarge Airport
Kohnan Airport-Small Airport
Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ishii

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ichinomiya Post Office
Ishii Post Office
Takabatake Post Office
Takagawara Summary Post Office
Takahara Post Office
Tokushima Higai Post Office
Tokushima Myodo Post Office
Tokushima Nishi Post Office
Tokushima Nyuta Post Office
Urasho Post Office
広野郵便局
徳島名東郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ishii

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
14 Jōraku-ji
15 Kokubun-ji
16 Kan'on-ji
Bekkaku02 Dougaku-ji
Dainichi-ji
Hachiman Shrine
Hie Shrine
Jigen-ji
Tozen Temple
一宮神社
偶野大権現
八幡総社両神社
地蔵堂
地蔵院
大御和神社
天石門別八倉比売神社
王子神社
行者堂
西宮神社

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 Ishii

What is the population of Ishii?

Ishii has a population of 25,062 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,252 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ishii expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,400, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Ishii?

Ishii enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ishii?

The job market in Ishii is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 802 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ishii?

The median home value in Ishii is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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