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Maeda, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Maeda is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 14,227. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 14,227 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3319°, 130.9372° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.8 inches (2,661 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Maeda
Maeda is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 14,227. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Maeda vs Japan Average
Income: Maeda vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 455 |
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 | 5,691 |
Property Tax
Climate in Maeda
Maeda has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3191 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 362.1 sq mi (937.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3319°N, 130.9372°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 | - | 37 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 109 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 38 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 147 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 127 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 87 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 79 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 71 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 121 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 119 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 80 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 62 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 86 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 116 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 38 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 37 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ata (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 37 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 59 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 67 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 170 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 180 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 194 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Maeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.4") and December the driest (3.5").
Schools in Maeda
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立上小原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吾平中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立吾平小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鶴峰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立国見中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立国見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立宮富小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川上中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立川上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 肝付町立 高山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 肝付町立 高山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鹿児島県立 楠隼中高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maeda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Maeda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base | ||||
| Museum Kanoyashi minzokukan | ||||
| 内之浦宇宙空間観測所宇宙科学資料館 | ||||
| 吾平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有明農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 王子遺跡資料館 | ||||
| 肝付町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市鉄道記念館 |
Libraries in Maeda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南大隅町根占図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 垂水市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 鹿屋市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Maeda
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maeda
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maeda
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maeda
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Maeda
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maeda
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maeda
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maeda
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| New Tanegashima Airport | TNE | Medium Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Maeda
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 串良大園簡易郵便局 | |
| 吾平郵便局 | |
| 宮富簡易郵便局 | |
| 岸良郵便局 | |
| 川上簡易郵便局 | |
| 後田簡易郵便局 | |
| 高山前田簡易郵便局 | |
| 高山郵便局 | |
| 鹿屋永野田郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maeda
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gokoku Shrine | |
| Hachiman Shrine | |
| Shijukusho Shrine | |
| 会坪神社 | |
| 光西寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 大塚神社 | |
| 大川内神社 | |
| 大来目神社 | |
| 宮比神社 | |
| 年貫神社 | |
| 竹田神社 | |
| 西方寺 | |
| 鵜戸神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maeda
What is the population of Maeda?
Maeda has a population of 14,227 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 362.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Maeda 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 Maeda?
Maeda 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 77°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.8 inches.
How is the job market in Maeda?
The job market in Maeda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 455 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Maeda?
The median home value in Maeda is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.