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Nagata, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Nagata is a small town in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 1,192. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,192 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
120.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,192
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units477

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain120.4 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,192
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates30.3952°, 130.4255°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation120.4 inches (3,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Nagata

Nagata is a small town in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 1,192. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nagata has a population of 1,192 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,400.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,192
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
1,400.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nagata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nagata is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Nagata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nagata is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 477 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units477

Property Tax

Climate in Nagata

Nagata 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 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 14.3° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 15.6° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 18.2° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 21.3° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 24.5° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 30.2° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 30.9° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.7° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 25.3° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 21.2° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 16.6° 0.0
Nagata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates30.3952°N, 130.4255°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.4"
217% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 19.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

896 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 30, 2009 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.8 145 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 67 km
Jun 6, 2000 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan M6.4 145 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 68 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 63 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 92 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 133 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 123 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 100 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 129 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 115 km
Apr 9, 2011 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.9 137 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 141 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 84 km
Oct 2, 2000 119 km N of Naze, Japan M5.8 146 km
Oct 2, 2000 128 km N of Naze, Japan M5.7 139 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 29 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 80 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 134 km
Apr 23, 1992 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

81 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 33 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 280 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 26 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 73 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 286 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 210 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 228 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 162 km
2018 Trami Category 2 47 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 244 km
2017 Saola Category 1 237 km
2017 Noru Category 1 13 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 83 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 42 km
2015 Goni Category 4 92 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 129 km
2014 Halong Category 1 170 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 243 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 217 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 137 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 134 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 67 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 134 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 137 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 21 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 46 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 68 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 81 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 93 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 109 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 131 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 135 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 154 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 8.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 10.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 14.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 19.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 10.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Driest

Nagata has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.7") and December the driest (5.5").

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Schools in Nagata

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立一湊中学校
町立一湊小学校
町立永田中学校
町立永田小学校
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Radio Stations near Nagata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nagata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Scent museum
Yakushima Sea Turtle Museum
Yakushima World Heritage Conservation Center
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館
屋久島町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Nagata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Onoaida Library0.0

Hotels in Nagata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soyotei

Restaurants in Nagata

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

jyaraitei

Cafes in Nagata

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sea & Sun

Airports Near Nagata

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Tanegashima AirportTNEMedium Airport
Yakushima AirportKUMMedium Airport
Mageshima AirportSmall Airport
Satsuma Iōjima AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nagata

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
上屋久吉田簡易郵便局
永田郵便局

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Nagata

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Kikai Caldera 704 m 2020
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m 2020

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nagata

What is the population of Nagata?

Nagata has a population of 1,192 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,400.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nagata 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 Nagata?

Nagata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.4 inches.

How is the job market in Nagata?

The job market in Nagata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nagata?

The median home value in Nagata is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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