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Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa is a large city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 142,752. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 142,752 |
| Population Density | 3,632 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3358°, 127.8014° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.7 inches (2,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,800 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Okinawa
Okinawa is a large city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 142,752. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Okinawa vs Japan Average
Income: Okinawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,800 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 278 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 29 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 57,101 |
Property Tax
Climate in Okinawa
Okinawa has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2154 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3358°N, 127.8014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Okinawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").
Colleges & Universities in Okinawa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIST Marine Science Station | University | - | , |
| Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Okinawa
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立室川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 仙台育英学園沖縄高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 美咲特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Goeku Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Misato High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Miyazato Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Miyazato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄市立安慶田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄市立安慶田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Bob Hope Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| すばるそろばん教室 | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄県立美里工業高校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Takahara Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Bito Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄市立沖縄東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Koza High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadena Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Misato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Awase Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Goeku Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 県立美里工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Bito Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Koza Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Shimabukuro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Moromi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitanakagusuku Village Shimabukuro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Misato Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Koza Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Mirai Koka High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Mihara Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa City Nakanomachi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 共学琉大セミナー | - | - | - | - |
| FC Ryukyu High School | - | - | - | - |
| meikogijuku | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Okinawa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Okinawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISSTIA | ||||
| Chatan Museum | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginoza Okinawa State Museum | ||||
| Global Oceangraphic DAta Center (GODAC) | ||||
| Gushichan History and Fork Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Helios Distillery | ||||
| Himeyuri Peace Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Moromi Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Nakamurake Residence | ||||
| Nanjo Art Museum | ||||
| Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET | ||||
| Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Okinawa World | ||||
| Onna Village museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu-mura | ||||
| Sakima Art Museum | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yuntanza Museum | ||||
| うるま市立海の文化資料館 | ||||
| エイサー会館 | ||||
| バーチャルミュージアム | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 木のふれあい館 | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 森のふしぎ館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄市立郷土博物館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 王国歴史博物館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 風樹館 | ||||
| 風樹館 |
Libraries in Okinawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayakari no mori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camp Courtney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatan Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginoza village culture center library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Itoman City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kadena Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kin Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Library（Kadena base） | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Wakasa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Sashiki Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Tamagusuku branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Chinen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa International University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryukyu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Katsuren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yonabaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 宜野湾市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恩納村文化情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 読谷村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Okinawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Makishi public market | |||||
| Happy More Market | |||||
| Ishikawa no Eki | |||||
| JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba | |||||
| JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場 | |||||
| NOREN PLAZA | |||||
| Onna No Eki | |||||
| Roadside Station Kyoda Yanbaru Distribution Center | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi) | |||||
| Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| わんさか大浦パーク | |||||
| 糸満市場いとま～る | |||||
| 西原さわふじマルシェ |
Hotels in Okinawa
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Okinawa
83 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Okinawa
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Okinawa
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Okinawa
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Okinawa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Okinawa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Okinawa
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Okinawa
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Okinawa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Okinawa
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Okinawa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Okinawa
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Okinawa
20 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Okinawa
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Okinawa
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Okinawa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Okinawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMU Brewery | ||||
| チャタンハーバー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング |
Stadiums & Teams in Okinawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha | ||
| Onoyama Athletic stadium |
Airports Near Okinawa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Okinawa
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Awase Post Office | |
| Chibana Post Office | |
| Gate 2 | |
| Goeku Post Office | |
| Kadena Post Office | |
| Matsumoto Post Office | |
| Moromi Post Office | |
| Okinawa Misato Post Office | |
| Okinawa Park Avenue Post Office | |
| Okinawa Post Office | |
| Okinawa Takahara Post Office | |
| Okinawa Teruya Post Office | |
| 沖縄かりゆし郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Okinawa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higa Ophthalmic Hospital | ||
| Hikari Clinic | ||
| JINON Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| Reha GRIT | ||
| Takamiyagi Derma Clinic | ||
| Torihori yōjō Clinic | ||
| WAN STYLE CLUB | ||
| あらかき内科クリニック | ||
| けいわクリニック | ||
| デイサービスつばさ | ||
| 琉球大学保健管理センター |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Okinawa
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nakijin Castle |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Okinawa
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel 3 | |
| Chapel Two | |
| Okinawa Lutheran Church | |
| Pillar Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Harbor | |
| Worldmate | |
| ウガンジュ | |
| エホバの証人王国会館 | |
| 日本キリスト教団高原教会 | |
| 沖縄ミッションチャーチ | |
| 泡瀬ビジュル | |
| 美里教会 | |
| 龍福寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Okinawa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Okinawa
6 places within 15 km
- • Stone Bridge
- • Ishikawa Beach
- • Kadena Marina Beach
- • church
- • Beware of Snakes
- • Pillbox Hospital Cave
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Okinawa
What is the population of Okinawa?
Okinawa has a population of 142,752 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3,632 people per square mile, spread across 39.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Okinawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Okinawa?
Okinawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.7 inches.
How is the job market in Okinawa?
Okinawa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 278 business establishments in the area, including 131 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Okinawa?
The median home value in Okinawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.