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Matsubase, Japan
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Matsubase is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 26,163. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Matsubase
Matsubase was a town located in Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 26,163 |
| Population Density | 187 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6500°, 130.6667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,225 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Matsubase
Matsubase is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 26,163. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Matsubase vs Japan Average
Income: Matsubase vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 837 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 10,465 |
Property Tax
Climate in Matsubase
Matsubase 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 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 139.7 sq mi (361.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6500°N, 130.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 36 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 121 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 119 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 114 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 119 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 117 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 73 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 82 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 97 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 98 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 159 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Matsubase has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.5") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Matsubase
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立当尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立松橋中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立松橋小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊福小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松橋東養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松橋西養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立松橋高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立不知火小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立不知火中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matsubase
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matsubase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| みやはらの里絵画館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 合志市マンガミュージアム | ||||
| 合志市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 城南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草パールマリア館 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 宮原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水竹居の館 | ||||
| 水竹居資料館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 秋山幸二ギャラリー | ||||
| 竜北歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Matsubase
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上天草市立松島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 かがみ分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市ヴィーブル図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市西合志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志町南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇土市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立三角図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立不知火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matsubase
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 | |||||
| フルーツの里 田原坂 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト |
Restaurants in Matsubase
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Matsubase
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matsubase
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matsubase
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matsubase
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matsubase
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matsubase
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Matsubase
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matsubase
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Matsubase
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Matsubase
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matsubase
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 不知火御領簡易郵便局 | |
| 亀尾郵便局 | |
| 当尾郵便局 | |
| 松橋郵便局 | |
| 豊福郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Matsubase
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matsubase
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 光明寺 | |
| 八王神社 | |
| 加藤神社 | |
| 十五社神社 | |
| 大野阿蘇神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 寄田神社 | |
| 松橋天満宮 | |
| 松橋神社 | |
| 若宮神社 | |
| 薬師山法雲寺 | |
| 辨天社 | |
| 高良八幡宮 | |
| 龍神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Matsubase?
Matsubase has a population of 26,163 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 139.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Matsubase expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Matsubase?
Matsubase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.
How is the job market in Matsubase?
The job market in Matsubase is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 837 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Matsubase?
The median home value in Matsubase is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.