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Nakatsu, Japan
Oita · Japan
Nakatsu is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 84,701. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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| Population | 84,701 |
| Population Density | 447 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5981°, 131.1883° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6 inches (1,665 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Nakatsu
Nakatsu is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 84,701. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nakatsu vs Japan Average
Income: Nakatsu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 54 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 33,880 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nakatsu
Nakatsu has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 189.6 sq mi (491.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5981°N, 131.1883°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 125 km |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 145 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 58 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 51 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 40 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 57 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 107 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 125 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Nakatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Nakatsu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東九州短期大学 | College | — | — |
Schools in Nakatsu
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中津市立北部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立中津東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小楠小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立如水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立中津北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立中津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立和田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立緑ヶ丘中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大幡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立沖代小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nakatsu driving school | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三保小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大分県立中津支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立南部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊陽中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立中津南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立東九州龍谷高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東中津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立中津ドン・ボスコ学園中学校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鶴居小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nakatsu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakatsu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakatsu Castle | ||||
| みやこ町歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 中津市木村記念美術館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館分館・村上医家史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 大江医家史料館 | ||||
| 求菩提資料館 | ||||
| 福沢記念館 | ||||
| 福澤諭吉旧居 | ||||
| 耶馬溪風物館 | ||||
| 行橋市歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Nakatsu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)童心会村上記念私立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立三光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立小幡記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立山国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立本耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北九州市立中央図書館曽根分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館安心院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館院内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新吉富村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 椎田町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 犀川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立図書館 返却ポスト | 0.0 | |||||
| 苅田町立西部公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 行橋市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊津町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Nakatsu
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nakatsu
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nakatsu
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nakatsu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nakatsu
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nakatsu
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakatsu
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakatsu
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nakatsu
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nakatsu
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nakatsu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nakatsu
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Nakatsu
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakatsu
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三保郵便局 | |
| 中津一ツ松郵便局 | |
| 中津万田簡易郵便局 | |
| 中津宮永郵便局 | |
| 中津栄町郵便局 | |
| 中津沖代郵便局 | |
| 中津豊後町郵便局 | |
| 中津郵便局 | |
| 大貞郵便局 | |
| 如水郵便局 | |
| 福沢通り郵便局 | |
| 鶴居郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakatsu
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Komo Shrine | |
| Tenrikyo Nakatsu Grand Church | |
| 中津カトリック教会 | |
| 中津神社 | |
| 円応寺 | |
| 円龍寺 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 合元寺(赤壁寺) | |
| 専修寺 | |
| 法行寺 | |
| 浄安寺 | |
| 蛎瀬八坂神社 | |
| 貴船神社 | |
| 貴船神社 | |
| 闇無浜神社 | |
| 闇無浜神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Nakatsu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nakatsu?
Nakatsu has a population of 84,701 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 447 people per square mile, spread across 189.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nakatsu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Nakatsu?
Nakatsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.
How is the job market in Nakatsu?
The job market in Nakatsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Nakatsu?
The median home value in Nakatsu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.