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Matsuura, Japan
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Matsuura is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 23,566. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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People
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| Population | 23,566 |
| Population Density | 467 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3406°, 129.6950° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.2 inches (1,884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Matsuura
Matsuura is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 23,566. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Matsuura vs Japan Average
Income: Matsuura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 754 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,426 |
Property Tax
Climate in Matsuura
Matsuura 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 2145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3406°N, 129.6950°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 87 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 110 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 147 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 158 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 191 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Matsuura has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Matsuura
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立青島小学校・中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立調川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立調川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立御厨小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立御厨中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立星鹿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今福中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今福小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上志佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立吉井北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立山代西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立松浦高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立志佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 松浦市立志佐中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立松浦東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立江迎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matsuura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matsuura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Hirado Castle | ||||
| Hirado Dutch Trading House | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Kameoka Shrine Treasure Hall | ||||
| Matsuura Historical Museum | ||||
| MSDF Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum of Nagoya Castle | ||||
| Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center | ||||
| セイルタワー | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 平戸市立里田原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平戸観光資料館 | ||||
| 最教寺霊宝館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立鷹島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 玄海エネルギーパーク | ||||
| 福井洞窟ミュージアム | ||||
| 鄭成功記念館 | ||||
| 鹿町町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Matsuura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genkai Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MWR Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐々町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐世保市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市呼子公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市打上公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市肥前公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市鎮西公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立平戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平戸市立永田記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matsuura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐世保市地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Matsuura
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matsuura
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matsuura
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matsuura
12 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matsuura
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Matsuura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matsuura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Matsuura
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Matsuura
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kamigoto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ojika Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matsuura
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三里簡易郵便局 | |
| 上志佐郵便局 | |
| 今福郵便局 | |
| 前浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 御厨郵便局 | |
| 星鹿郵便局 | |
| 松浦郵便局 | |
| 江迎郵便局 | |
| 浦崎郵便局 | |
| 田代簡易郵便局 | |
| 西木場簡易郵便局 | |
| 調川郵便局 | |
| 青島簡易郵便局 (一時閉鎖) | |
| 黒汐簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Matsuura
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Health Clinic Sasebo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matsuura
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 寿福寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Matsuura
What is the population of Matsuura?
Matsuura has a population of 23,566 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 467 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Matsuura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Matsuura?
Matsuura 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 78°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.2 inches.
How is the job market in Matsuura?
The job market in Matsuura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 754 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Matsuura?
The median home value in Matsuura is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.