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Matsushige, Japan
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Matsushige is a small city in Tokushima, Japan with a population of 14,583. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Matsushige
Matsushige is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2022, the town had an estimated population of 14,770 in 6,794 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 14.24 square kilometres (5.50 sq mi). Matsushige is the location of Tokushima Airport, from where domestic flights depart for various other Japanese cities. The town also hosts a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
People
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| Population | 14,583 |
| Population Density | 496 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1338°, 134.5806° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tokushima |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,618 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,400 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Matsushige
Matsushige is a small city in Japan (Tokushima) with a population of 14,583. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Matsushige vs Japan Average
Income: Matsushige vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,400 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 467 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 5,833 |
Property Tax
Climate in Matsushige
Matsushige has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1597 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1338°N, 134.5806°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 121 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 106 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 130 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 57 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 68 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 132 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Matsushige has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Matsushige
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立喜来小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳島市川内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松茂町立松茂中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松茂町立松茂中学校 第2グラウンド | — | — | — | — |
| 徳島市川内北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳴門市大津西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳴門自動車教習所 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳴門自動車教習所 | — | — | — | — |
| 松茂町立長原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松茂町立松茂小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matsushige
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matsushige
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizumi Town History Museum Ai no Yakata | ||||
| Anan Science Center | ||||
| Moraes Museum | ||||
| NFT鳴門美術館 | ||||
| Oranuto Bridge Floating Promenade Uzu-no-Michi | ||||
| Ōtsuka Museum of Art | ||||
| The Naruto German House | ||||
| Tokushima Castle Museum | ||||
| Tokushima City Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Literature and Calligraphy | ||||
| ネイチャーセンター（徳島県立佐那河内いきものふれあいの里） | ||||
| 上板町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南あわじ市滝川記念美術館・玉青館 | ||||
| 大嗚門橋記念館（うずしお科学館・淡路人形浄瑠璃館） | ||||
| 大鳴門橋架橋記念館エディ | ||||
| 彩りの館 | ||||
| 徳島市天狗久資料館 | ||||
| 徳島県立あすたむらんど子ども科学館 | ||||
| 徳島県立博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県立文書館 | ||||
| 徳島県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 徳島県立鳥居記念博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県立鳥居龍蔵記念博物館 | ||||
| 徳島県郷土文化会館阿波木偶資料館 | ||||
| 東かがわ市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松茂町歴史民俗資料館・人形浄瑠璃芝居資料館 | ||||
| 若人の広場 | ||||
| 賀川豊彦記念館 | ||||
| 阿南市立阿波公方・民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿波おどり会館・阿波おどりミュージアム | ||||
| 阿波十郎兵衛屋敷 | ||||
| 阿波和三盆糖資料館 | ||||
| 阿波市立土成郷土歴史館 |
Libraries in Matsushige
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐那河内村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝浦町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北島町立図書館・創世ホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 南あわじ市三原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南あわじ市南淡図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉野川市立鴨島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島大学付属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島大学付属図書館 蔵本分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳島県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松茂町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 板野町文化の館・図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター小松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽ノ浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那賀川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立吉野笠井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿波市立土成図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳴門市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matsushige
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| みはらしの丘あいさい広場 | |||||
| 徳島中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 徳島花市場 | |||||
| 徳島花市場 |
Hotels in Matsushige
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matsushige
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matsushige
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matsushige
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matsushige
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matsushige
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matsushige
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matsushige
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Matsushige
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matsushige
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Matsushige
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Matsushige
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Large Airport |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | Large Airport |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matsushige
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ebisu Summary Post Office | |
| Kawauchi Post Office | |
| Kirai Summary Post Office | |
| Matsushige Post Office | |
| Nagahara Summary Post Office | |
| Naruto Oshiro Post Office | |
| Tokushima Matsuoka Summary Post Office | |
| Yakura Summary Post Office | |
| 牛屋島簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matsushige
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ソライロチャペル | |
| 事代主神社 | |
| 五所神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 出雲神社 | |
| 善集寺 | |
| 塩竈神社 | |
| 塩竈神社 | |
| 宇賀神社 | |
| 富吉八幡神社 | |
| 廣島天満宮 | |
| 恵勝寺 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 春日神社 | |
| 牛頭王神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Matsushige?
Matsushige has a population of 14,583 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Matsushige expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,400, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Matsushige?
Matsushige enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.
How is the job market in Matsushige?
The job market in Matsushige is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 467 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Matsushige?
The median home value in Matsushige is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.