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Kitsuki, Japan
Oita · Japan
Kitsuki is a small city in Oita, Japan with a population of 27,999. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 27,999 |
| Population Density | 259 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4200°, 131.6184° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kitsuki
Kitsuki is a small city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 27,999. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 70.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kitsuki vs Japan Average
Income: Kitsuki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 896 |
Business (County)
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 | 11,200 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kitsuki
Kitsuki has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (280.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4200°N, 131.6184°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 144 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 15 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 130 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 136 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 119 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 143 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 13 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 26 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 51 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 120 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 143 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Kitsuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Kitsuki
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立朝田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立杵築高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立豊洋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立護江小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西安岐小学校山浦分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西安岐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立杵築小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立杵築中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八坂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝来小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宗近中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安岐中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南安岐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北杵築小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitsuki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kitsuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amabe Kofun Historical Museum | ||||
| Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum | ||||
| Beppu Tourism Association Museum | ||||
| Hirano Museum | ||||
| Kifune Castle | ||||
| Oita Fragrance Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas | ||||
| きつき城下町資料館 | ||||
| 二階堂美術館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府市美術館 | ||||
| 国東市歴史体験学習館 | ||||
| 国見ふるさと展示館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 杵築市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗原美術館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 鬼会の里 歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Kitsuki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)松本記念児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beppu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| くにさき図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安岐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武蔵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kitsuki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Kitsuki
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kitsuki
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kitsuki
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kitsuki
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kitsuki
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kitsuki
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitsuki
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitsuki
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kitsuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Brewery | ||||
| Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei Shop |
Stadiums & Teams in Kitsuki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Crasus Dome Ōita | ||
| 別大興産スタジアム | ||
| 大分市営陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Kitsuki
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kitsuki
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitsuki
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 八坂郵便局 | |
| 北杵築郵便局 | |
| 大田郵便局 | |
| 奈多八幡簡易郵便局 | |
| 守江郵便局 | |
| 安岐郵便局 | |
| 掛樋簡易郵便局 | |
| 明治簡易郵便局 | |
| 朝来郵便局 | |
| 朝田簡易郵便局 | |
| 杵築大内簡易郵便局 | |
| 杵築市中央郵便局 | |
| 杵築本町郵便局 | |
| 杵築東郵便局 | |
| 杵築郵便局 | |
| 真那井簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Kitsuki
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EVO STRETCH Seitai Clinic | ||
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic | ||
| 圭成会大分泌尿器科病院 | ||
| 河村クリニック |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kitsuki?
Kitsuki has a population of 27,999 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kitsuki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 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 Kitsuki?
Kitsuki 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kitsuki?
The job market in Kitsuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 896 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kitsuki?
The median home value in Kitsuki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.