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Makurazaki, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Makurazaki is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 21,960. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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| Population | 21,960 |
| Population Density | 761 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2667°, 130.3167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.8 inches (2,230 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Makurazaki
Makurazaki is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 21,960. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Makurazaki vs Japan Average
Income: Makurazaki 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) | 703 |
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 | 8,784 |
Property Tax
Climate in Makurazaki
Makurazaki 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 2033 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2667°N, 130.3167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 52 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 48 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 125 km |
| 2015 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 133 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 111 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 48 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 52 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 52 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ata (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 25 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 62 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 90 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 149 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 163 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 166 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Makurazaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (3.9").
Schools in Makurazaki
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南海自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Makurazaki elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Makurazaki junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Makurazaki high school | — | — | — | — |
| Sakurayama junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Sakurayama elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bounotsu gakuen | — | — | — | — |
| Tategami elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Tategami junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Kagoshima-suisan high school | — | — | — | — |
| Beppu elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Beppu junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| 南九州市立松山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Makurazaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Makurazaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots | ||||
| Chiran Regional Museum | ||||
| Kasasa ebisu | ||||
| The Firefly Pavilion - Tomiya Resutaurant (reproduction) | ||||
| The Firefly Pavilion - Tomiya Resutaurant (reproduction) | ||||
| ふるさと考古歴史館 | ||||
| 万世特攻平和祈念館 | ||||
| 児玉美術館 | ||||
| 南さつま市加世田郷土資料館 | ||||
| 南さつま市歴史交流館金峰 | ||||
| 南薩鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 吉井淳二美術館 | ||||
| 坊津歴史資料センター輝津館 | ||||
| 大浦くじら館 | ||||
| 日置市吹上歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 杜氏の里焼酎づくり伝承展示館 | ||||
| 枕崎市文化資料センター南溟館 | ||||
| 枚聞神社宝物館 | ||||
| 畑の郷 水土利館 | ||||
| 笠沙美術館 | ||||
| 諏訪運動公園管理事務所郷土科学館 | ||||
| 野間岬ウィンドパーク展示館 | ||||
| 頴娃町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島国際大学博物館実習施設考古学ミュージアム |
Libraries in Makurazaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加世田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坊津町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川辺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 枕崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 知覧町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笠沙町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Makurazaki
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Makurazaki
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Makurazaki
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Makurazaki
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Makurazaki
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Makurazaki
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Makurazaki
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Makurazaki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Makurazaki
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | 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 Makurazaki
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中渡瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 南薩大川郵便局 | |
| 坊津久志郵便局 | |
| 坊郵便局 | |
| 塩屋郵便局 | |
| 枕崎中町郵便局 | |
| 枕崎住吉郵便局 | |
| 枕崎別府郵便局 | |
| 枕崎立神郵便局 | |
| 枕崎郵便局 | |
| 枕崎金山郵便局 | |
| 泊郵便局 | |
| 白沢簡易郵便局 | |
| 知覧松山郵便局 | |
| 鹿篭郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Makurazaki
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 南方神社 | |
| 妙見神社 | |
| 慈海寺 | |
| 立真寺 | |
| 釜蓋神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Makurazaki
What is the population of Makurazaki?
Makurazaki has a population of 21,960 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 761 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Makurazaki 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 Makurazaki?
Makurazaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.
How is the job market in Makurazaki?
The job market in Makurazaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 703 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Makurazaki?
The median home value in Makurazaki is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.