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Kudamatsu, Japan

Yamaguchi · Japan

Kudamatsu is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 55,887. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
55,887 Population 1,620/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
74.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$29,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population55,887
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1,620/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,400
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units22,355

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain74.2 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population55,887
Population Density1,620 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates34.0096°, 131.8664°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamaguchi
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation74.2 inches (1,884 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,400
Median Age51.6 years

About Kudamatsu

Kudamatsu is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 55,887. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kudamatsu has a population of 55,887 with a density of 1,620 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

55,887
Total Population
1,620
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
34.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kudamatsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kudamatsu is $29,400, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,788 business establishments.

Income: Kudamatsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,400
61% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,788

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kudamatsu 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 22,355 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, 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 Units22,355

Property Tax

Climate in Kudamatsu

Kudamatsu has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1864 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 0.1° / 14.7° 63.5
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 0.6° / 15.2° 80.8
Mar 10°C / 50°F 2.2° / 18.7° 133.0
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 5.5° / 22.1° 157.5
May 17.8°C / 64°F 9.6° / 26° 179.9
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 15.5° / 29° 248.5
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 31.7° 347.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22.8° / 33.1° 256.1
Sep 24.7°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.2° 182.5
Oct 19.2°C / 66°F 12.3° / 26.8° 83.9
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 6.7° / 22.4° 81.5
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 1.8° / 16.5° 49.0
Kudamatsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Coordinates34.0096°N, 131.8664°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 61 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 36 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 96 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 49 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 133 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 130 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 110 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 132 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 54 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 144 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 44 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 62 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 63 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 80 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 147 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 128 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 96 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 222 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 126 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 278 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 255 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 170 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 239 km
2018 Trami Category 1 217 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 255 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 193 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 203 km
2015 Goni Category 3 126 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 252 km
2014 Halong Category 1 174 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 191 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 267 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 53 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 170 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 135 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 88 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 80 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 100 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 80 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 80 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 60 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 92 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 118 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 144 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 11.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 8.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest

Kudamatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kudamatsu

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立熊毛中学校
市立久保中学校
市立久保中学校
市立豊井小学校
市立久保小学校
下松市立東陽小学校
周南自動車学校
県立華陵高等学校
県立下松工業高等学校
市立高水小学校
市立花岡小学校
市立笠戸小学校
市立下松中学校
市立深浦小学校
市立江の浦小学校
市立櫛浜小学校
市立末武中学校
市立大河内小学校
市立大島小学校
市立勝間小学校
市立公集小学校
市立中村小学校
市立下松小学校
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Radio Stations near Kudamatsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kudamatsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kaiten Memorial Museum
伊藤公資料館
光ふるさと郷土館
光市文化センター
周南市美術博物館
商家博物館・むろやの園
平生町歴史民俗資料館
平生町民具館
海来館
田布施郷土館
石城の里三国志城
郷土美術資料館
阿多田交流館

Libraries in Kudamatsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shunan City Libary0.0
下松市立図書館0.0
光市立図書館0.0
周南市立中央図書館0.0
周南市立新南陽図書館0.0
周南市立熊毛図書館0.0
周南市立福川図書館0.0
岩国市立玖珂図書館0.0
市立図書館 大和分室0.0
平生町立平生図書館0.0
柳井市立柳井図書館0.0
田布施町立田布施図書館0.0
美和図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kudamatsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
南陽青果卸市場
地方卸売市場
室積生鮮市場
水産物市場
特産品の店こあ

Hotels in Kudamatsu

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かめや旅館
ビジネスホテル くだまつ
ます富旅館
下松ステーション
下松健康パーク
割熟旅館川口
呼鶴温泉
大山
旅館大和屋
旅館山本
笠戸島ハイツ
青少年セミナーハウス

Restaurants in Kudamatsu

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto
おむらいす亭
カルビ王国
さざん亭
ジョイフル
ジョイフル
すし海鮮竜宮
すし遊学
すすめ! ヴァイキング
とりでん
とりでん
はなまるうどん
ラーメンショップ 下松店
星ふる街
焼肉屋さかい
花ごよみ
餃子の王将

Cafes in Kudamatsu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafeくるり

Cinemas in Kudamatsu

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MOVIX周南

Theatres in Kudamatsu

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

スターピア下松

Dentists in Kudamatsu

10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ときえだ歯科
下村歯科
原田歯科
原野歯科
和田歯科
宇都宮歯科
日倉歯科
福永歯科
花田歯科
諏訪歯科

Train Stations in Kudamatsu

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikunoya
Katsuma
Kudamatsu
Ōkawachi
Suō-Hanaoka
Suō-Kubo
Takamizu

Gas Stations in Kudamatsu

21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
IDEMITSU
SOLATO
シェル
シェル
出光
昭和シェル
福島石油

Banks in Kudamatsu

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ろうきん
山口銀行
山口銀行
山口銀行
山口銀行下松支店
広島銀行
東山口信金
東山口信金
西京銀行
西京銀行

Golf Courses in Kudamatsu

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ゴルフセンターアルバトロス

Ski Resorts Near Kudamatsu

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tokusagamine Ski Area 0.0 $0
Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Osorakan Snow Park 0.0 $0
Yawata Highland 191 Resort 0.0 $0
Geihoku Kokusai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kudamatsu

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Iwami AirportIWJMedium Airport
JASDF Hofu AirfieldMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium Airport
Fukuda Nishidai AirfieldSmall Airport
Hofu GliderportSmall Airport
Suginohaku Hobby Field UltralightportSmall Airport
Tachibana Wind ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kudamatsu

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hataoka Summary Post Office
Kasatojima Post Office
Katsuma Summary Post Office
Kudamatsu Hanaoka Post Office
Kudamatsu Higashiyamagi Post Office
Kudamatsu Ikunoya Post Office
Kudamatsu Kubo Summary Post Office
Kudamatsu Post Office
Kudamatsu Toyo Post Office
Kudamatsu Toyoi Post Office
Kumage Post Office
Mizuho Post Office
Oshima Hon-ura Summary Post Office
下松久保簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kudamatsu

50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三島神社
下松典礼会館
下松教会
下松教会
下松護國神社
不動噂
中央明神社
住吉神社
八坂神社
円成寺
創価学会
勝賢寺
向西会館
周慶寺
地蔵寺
多聞院
大正宮
妙法弾寺
妙見神社
専明寺
後野社
慶雲寺
教鷹寺
日天寺
普門寺
東光寺観音
松尾八幡宮
松心寺
正立寺
法静寺
浄蓮寺
浄西寺
深浦八幡宮
白玉大明神
祇園神社
福円寺
福徳稲荷
稲荷大明神
笠戸神社
花岡八幡宮
花岡天満宮
花岡稲荷
西念寺
西教寺
西楽寺
閼伽井坊
降松神社
降松神社
順正寺
鷲頭寺

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 Kudamatsu

What is the population of Kudamatsu?

Kudamatsu has a population of 55,887 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,620 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kudamatsu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,400, 61% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kudamatsu?

Kudamatsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.2 inches.

How is the job market in Kudamatsu?

The job market in Kudamatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,788 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kudamatsu?

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

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