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Koseda, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Koseda is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 11,858. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
11,858 Population 8/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
123.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,858
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units4,743

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain123.4 in/yr
Sunny Days128/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population11,858
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates30.3880°, 130.6492°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation123.4 inches (3,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Koseda

Koseda is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 11,858. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Koseda has a population of 11,858 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,400.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,858
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
1,400.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Koseda vs Japan Average

The median household income in Koseda is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 379 business establishments.

Income: Koseda vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)379

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Koseda is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,743 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,743

Property Tax

Climate in Koseda

Koseda 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 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 14.3° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 15.6° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 18.2° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 24.5° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.5° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 30.2° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 30.9° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.7° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 25.3° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 21.2° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 16.6° 0.0
Koseda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Japan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates30.3880°N, 130.6492°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.4"
225% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 19.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

854 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 47 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 49 km
Jun 6, 2000 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan M6.4 131 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 44 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 103 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 95 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 142 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 106 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 117 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 103 km
Apr 9, 2011 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.9 117 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 130 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 92 km
Sep 13, 2024 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 69 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 9 km
Apr 29, 2017 40 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.7 87 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 122 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 124 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 74 km
Apr 23, 1992 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

83 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 54 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 297 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 5 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 94 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 264 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 197 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 207 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 175 km
2018 Trami Category 2 27 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 266 km
2017 Saola Category 1 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 5 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 91 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 63 km
2015 Goni Category 4 113 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 112 km
2014 Halong Category 1 150 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 265 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 201 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 135 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 133 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 47 km
1961 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 141 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 133 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - - 135 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 42 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 56 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 84 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 93 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 96 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 123 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 134 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 145 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 154 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 9.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 11.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 14.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 19.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 7.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Driest

Koseda has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 123.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Koseda

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立安房中学校 - - - -
町立小瀬田中学校 - - - -
町立小瀬田小学校 - - - -
Anbo Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Koseda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Koseda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Scent museum
Yakushima Sea Turtle Museum
Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Koseda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Onoaida Library0.0

Hotels in Koseda

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daichan House
Guest House Manmaru
Jomon no Yado Manten
RAKUSA ホテル
Torokko no yado
Yakushima Green Hotel
ホテル屋久島山荘
民宿たけんこ

Restaurants in Koseda

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anei-maru
Hiyoriya
Kirankuya
Renga ya
Rengaya
Restaurant Katagiri-san
San Paulo
Sushi Iso-no-kaori
Warung Karang
Yakudon
YAKUSHIMA BURGER
イルマーレ
かもがわレストラン
カレー茶房 ハイビスカス
ハンターショップ ちーぞー
プコチュ
よろん坂
らー麺LABO たぶ川
八重岳
海の恵み
花鈴
銀月

Cafes in Koseda

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

[ne-] Plant-based Cafe & Act
mori cafe
SLOW
Smiley
tama cafe
しまなみキッチン
喫茶 樹林
小屋カフェ 日と月と
島cafe La・モンステラ

Clinics in Koseda

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

やくしま森の診療所

Gas Stations in Koseda

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ニチベイガス ENEOS 屋久島空港前SS

Banks in Koseda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

南日本銀行 安房ATM

Airports Near Koseda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Tanegashima AirportTNEMedium Airport
Yakushima AirportKUMMedium Airport
Mageshima Airport-Small Airport
Satsuma Iōjima Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Koseda

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
安房郵便局
小瀬田郵便局
春牧簡易郵便局
永久保簡易郵便局

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Koseda

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Yakushima National Park

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koseda

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jochiku Tomari Mausoleum
Morihisa Shrine
創価学会
椨川神社
若宮神社
長峰神社

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Koseda

Yakushima National Park
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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 Koseda

What is the population of Koseda?

Koseda has a population of 11,858 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,400.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Koseda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Koseda?

Koseda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.4 inches.

How is the job market in Koseda?

The job market in Koseda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 379 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Koseda?

The median home value in Koseda is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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