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Kushima, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Kushima is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 22,102. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 22,102 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4862°, 131.2421° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.6 inches (2,478 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kushima
Kushima is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 22,102. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kushima vs Japan Average
Income: Kushima vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 707 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 8,841 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kushima
Kushima 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 2495 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 113.9 sq mi (294.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4862°N, 131.2421°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | - | 53 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 76 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 55 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 115 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 99 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 94 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 54 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 49 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 37 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 90 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 85 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 47 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 103 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 120 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 113 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 57 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 61 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 69 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 70 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 167 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Kushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Kushima
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立秋山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立串間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立福島高校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立福島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立四浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立八野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立福島高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立榎原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立榎原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立金谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立都井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立笠祇小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北方中学校跡地 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立福島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 串間市立串間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本城中学校跡地 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立有明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立市木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立市木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大束小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大束中学校跡地 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大平小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kushima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| トロピカルドーム | ||||
| 内之浦宇宙空間観測所宇宙科学資料館 | ||||
| 商家資料館 | ||||
| 大隅郷土館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 日南市国際交流センター小村記念館 | ||||
| 曽於市立末吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有明農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 都井岬ビジターセンター うまの館 | ||||
| 都城市立美術館 | ||||
| 都城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 飫肥郷土芸能館 |
Libraries in Kushima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| phalla | 0.0 | |||||
| 三股町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間中学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日南市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 末吉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都城市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Kushima
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kushima
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kushima
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kushima
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kushima
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kushima
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kushima
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kushima
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kushima
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小玉醸造 | ||||
| 松の露酒造 |
Airports Near Kushima
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kushima
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ヤマト運輸 串間店 | |
| 串間上町郵便局 | |
| 串間今町郵便局 | |
| 串間郵便局 | |
| 串間郵便局 | |
| 四浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 大平簡易郵便局 | |
| 大束郵便局 | |
| 市木郵便局 | |
| 本城平郵便局 | |
| 榎原郵便局 | |
| 都井郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kushima
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| オートバイ神社 ２３号 | |
| 串間カトリック教会 | |
| 串間神社 | |
| 如意寺 |
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What is the population of Kushima?
Kushima has a population of 22,102 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 113.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kushima expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 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 Kushima?
Kushima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.
How is the job market in Kushima?
The job market in Kushima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 707 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kushima?
The median home value in Kushima is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.