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Minamisatsuma, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Minamisatsuma is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 32,887. Elevation: 892 ft (272 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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| Population | 32,887 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3900°, 130.2834° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.6 inches (2,251 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Minamisatsuma
Minamisatsuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 32,887. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet (272 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minamisatsuma vs Japan Average
Income: Minamisatsuma 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) | 1,052 |
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 | 13,155 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minamisatsuma
Minamisatsuma has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2425 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 3,397.3 sq mi (8,799.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3900°N, 130.2834°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 46 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 42 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2015 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 120 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 42 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 46 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 46 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ata (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 33 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 52 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 82 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 153 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 162 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 175 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
Minamisatsuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.5") and December the driest (3.8").
Schools in Minamisatsuma
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立大浦中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立大丸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Dairyu junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| Ooura elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kominato elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 南九州市立大丸小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kasasa elementary school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minamisatsuma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Minamisatsuma
| 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 | ||||
| 三宅美術館 | ||||
| 中村晋也美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 長島美術館 | ||||
| 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 Minamisatsuma
| 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 | |||||
| 日置市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日置市立中央図書館日吉分館 | 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 | |||||
| 鹿児島市松元公民館図書室 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Minamisatsuma
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minamisatsuma
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minamisatsuma
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minamisatsuma
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Minamisatsuma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Minamisatsuma
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Mageshima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Satsuma Iōjima Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minamisatsuma
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 久木野簡易郵便局 | |
| 内布簡易郵便局 | |
| 大浦郵便局 | |
| 小湊郵便局 | |
| 川辺上山田簡易郵便局 | |
| 津貫郵便局 | |
| 片浦郵便局 | |
| 笠沙郵便局 | |
| 赤生木郵便局 | |
| 野間池郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Minamisatsuma
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JIN Mental Clinic | ||
| あいこう皮膚科クリニック | ||
| いとう整形外科クリニック | ||
| いまきいれ耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| きやまクリニック | ||
| しげのぶ内科クリニック | ||
| しもほんじ医院 | ||
| しらさわ歯科 | ||
| そふと歯科 | ||
| ナカノ在宅医療クリニック | ||
| ひなたクリニック | ||
| 八重倉医院 | ||
| 梅林クリニック | ||
| 西陵クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minamisatsuma
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 天御中主神社 | |
| 寄木八幡神社 | |
| 蛭子神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Minamisatsuma?
Minamisatsuma has a population of 32,887 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,397.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minamisatsuma 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 Minamisatsuma?
Minamisatsuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 88.6 inches.
How is the job market in Minamisatsuma?
The job market in Minamisatsuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,052 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minamisatsuma?
The median home value in Minamisatsuma is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.