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Nakamatsu, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Nakamatsu is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 9,836. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Nakamatsu
Nakamatsu Station is a railway station in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Takamori Line, operated by the Minamiaso Railway.
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| Population | 9,836 |
| Population Density | 178 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8352°, 131.0453° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.1 inches (2,569 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.4 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Nakamatsu
Nakamatsu is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 9,836. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nakamatsu vs Japan Average
Income: Nakamatsu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 315 |
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 | 3,934 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8352°N, 131.0453°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 | 70 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 80 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 144 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 113 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 132 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 116 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 8 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 59 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 70 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 102 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 126 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 185 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 17.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Nakamatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.7") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Nakamatsu
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立中松小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立久木野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立くまもと清陵高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立長陽西部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立立野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立長陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立久木野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立長陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立白水中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立白水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nakamatsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakamatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 菊池夢美術館 | ||||
| 菊池神社歴史館 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 |
Libraries in Nakamatsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館蘇陽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nakamatsu
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nakamatsu
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nakamatsu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Nakamatsu
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakamatsu
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nakamatsu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakamatsu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nakamatsu
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nakamatsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nakamatsu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nakamatsu
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakamatsu
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 中松郵便局 | |
| 河陽郵便局 | |
| 白水郵便局 | |
| 立野郵便局 | |
| 阿蘇久木野簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakamatsu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 久木野足手荒神様 | |
| 宝来宝来神社 | |
| 阿蘇山上神社 | |
| 阿蘇山本堂 西巌殿寺奥之院 |
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What is the population of Nakamatsu?
Nakamatsu has a population of 9,836 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 55.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nakamatsu 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 Nakamatsu?
Nakamatsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.1 inches, with 7.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nakamatsu?
The job market in Nakamatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 315 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nakamatsu?
The median home value in Nakamatsu is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.