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Karatsu, Japan
Saga · Japan
Karatsu is a large city in Saga, Japan with a population of 117,663. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 117,663 |
| Population Density | 625 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4425°, 129.9697° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.4 inches (1,864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Karatsu
Karatsu is a large city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 117,663. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Karatsu vs Japan Average
Income: Karatsu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 47,065 |
Property Tax
Climate in Karatsu
Karatsu has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2117 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 188.3 sq mi (487.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4425°N, 129.9697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 83 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 125 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 133 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 136 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 187 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 191 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Karatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.8").
Colleges & Universities in Karatsu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 唐津海上技術学校 | College | - | , |
| 看護専門学校 | College | - | , |
Schools in Karatsu
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 唐津特別支援学校好学舎分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第五中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立外町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立唐津西高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西唐津中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西唐津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐志中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐志小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浜崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立玉島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長松小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立相知小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立相知中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北波多小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Minato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Onizuka Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Prefectural Karatsu Technical High School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Onizuka Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Ikisa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Hirabaru Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鏡山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立竹木場小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第四中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 早稲田佐賀中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 早稲田佐賀高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大志小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Waseda Saga Junior High School and High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 佐賀県立唐津東高等学校・唐津東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立久里小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立湊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鏡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Prefectural Karatsu Minami High School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立成和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立唐津商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東唐津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立唐津特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北波多中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浜玉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Karatsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Karatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Folk History Data House | ||||
| Former Karatsu Bank Head Office | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Matsuro-kan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Old Takatori Family Residence | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum of Nagoya Castle | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 伊都郷土美術館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 唐津市少年科学館 | ||||
| 唐津曳山展示場 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 小笠原記念館 | ||||
| 志摩町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 旧大島邸 | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立鷹島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 河村美術館 | ||||
| 浜崎祇園山囃子保存会館 | ||||
| 玄海エネルギーパーク | ||||
| 福岡県立糸島高等学校郷土博物館 |
Libraries in Karatsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genkai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Modern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 前原市移動図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市七山公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市呼子公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市打上公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市浜玉公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市肥前公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市鎮西公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 糸島市総合図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Karatsu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| Narukaminosho | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Karatsu
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karatsu
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Karatsu
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Karatsu
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Karatsu
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Karatsu
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Karatsu
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Karatsu
12 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karatsu
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karatsu
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karatsu
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Karatsu
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Karatsu
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karatsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Karatsu
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Karatsu
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Karatsu
20 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 佐志郵便局 | |
| 千々賀簡易郵便局 | |
| 唐津二タ子郵便局 | |
| 唐津和多田郵便局 | |
| 唐津坊主町郵便局 | |
| 唐津大名小路郵便局 | |
| 唐津大島郵便局 | |
| 唐津大石町郵便局 | |
| 唐津町田郵便局 | |
| 唐津神田郵便局 | |
| 唐津郵便局 | |
| 唐津鏡郵便局 | |
| 山本郵便局 | |
| 徳須恵郵便局 | |
| 東唐津郵便局 | |
| 浜崎郵便局 | |
| 玉島簡易郵便局 | |
| 相知郵便局 | |
| 神集島簡易郵便局 | |
| 西唐津郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Karatsu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハプライド 武雄健創 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karatsu
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kagami Shrine | |
| Karatsu Shrine | |
| 佐志神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 妙見神社 | |
| 川上神社 | |
| 本勝寺 | |
| 波多八幡神社 | |
| 玉島神社 | |
| 立正佼成会 | |
| 行因寺 | |
| 鏡山稲荷神社 | |
| 鶴林寺 |
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What is the population of Karatsu?
Karatsu has a population of 117,663 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 625 people per square mile, spread across 188.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Karatsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Karatsu?
Karatsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches.
How is the job market in Karatsu?
The job market in Karatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Karatsu?
The median home value in Karatsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.