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Mendahigashi, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Mendahigashi is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 14,676. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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| Population | 14,676 |
| Population Density | 178 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2417°, 130.8967° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.7 inches (2,507 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Mendahigashi
Mendahigashi is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 14,676. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mendahigashi vs Japan Average
Income: Mendahigashi 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) | 470 |
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 | 5,870 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mendahigashi
Mendahigashi 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 82.4 sq mi (213.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2417°N, 130.8967°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 | 80 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 140 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 120 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 77 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 104 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 137 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 67 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 83 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 76 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 80 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 64 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 34 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 60 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 76 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 81 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 100 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 118 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 125 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 17.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Mendahigashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Mendahigashi
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立相良北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立上小学校皆越分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立免田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立深田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立深田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立須恵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立南稜高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| あさぎり町立免田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mendahigashi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mendahigashi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 | ||||
| 鉄道資料館 |
Libraries in Mendahigashi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mendahigashi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 |
Restaurants in Mendahigashi
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mendahigashi
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mendahigashi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Mendahigashi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mendahigashi
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mendahigashi
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上村郵便局 | |
| 免田吉井簡易郵便局 | |
| 免田郵便局 | |
| 四浦郵便局 | |
| 深田郵便局 | |
| 須恵簡易郵便局 |
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What is the population of Mendahigashi?
Mendahigashi has a population of 14,676 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 82.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mendahigashi 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 Mendahigashi?
Mendahigashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.7 inches.
How is the job market in Mendahigashi?
The job market in Mendahigashi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 470 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mendahigashi?
The median home value in Mendahigashi is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.