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Ōkuchi-shinohara, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Ōkuchi-shinohara is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 22,425. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
22,425 Population 137/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
98.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
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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
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population22,425
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density137/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units8,970

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain98.9 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population22,425
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates32.0678°, 130.6244°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation98.9 inches (2,511 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Ōkuchi-shinohara

Ōkuchi-shinohara is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 22,425. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōkuchi-shinohara has a population of 22,425 with a density of 137 people per square mile, spread across 163.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,425
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
163.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōkuchi-shinohara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōkuchi-shinohara 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 718 business establishments.

Income: Ōkuchi-shinohara vs Japan

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)718

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōkuchi-shinohara 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 8,970 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 Units8,970

Property Tax

Climate in Ōkuchi-shinohara

Ōkuchi-shinohara 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 2256 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 9.6° 64.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 11.3° 120.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 15° 195.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 21.2° 182.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / 24.9° 266.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 27.3° 354.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 31° 474.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.9° 166.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.7° 211.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 23.9° 88.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 17.1° 88.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.9° 42.7
Ōkuchi-shinohara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area163.6 sq mi (423.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates32.0678°N, 130.6244°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 18.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

636 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 90 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 81 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 91 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 82 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 72 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 128 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 120 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 80 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 42 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 148 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 25 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 107 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 71 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 113 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 96 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 111 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 75 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 136 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

71 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 40 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 22 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 136 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 285 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 65 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 262 km
2018 Trami Category 2 142 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
2017 Noru Category 1 136 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 97 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 157 km
2015 Goni Category 3 48 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 234 km
2014 Halong Category 1 197 km
2013 Danas Category 1 269 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 258 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 280 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 216 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 207 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 82 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 53 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 136 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 54 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 132 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 139 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 132 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 140 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 123 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 82 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 94 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 102 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 131 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 93 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 72 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 140 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 114 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 90 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 27 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 33 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 53 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 83 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 94 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 101 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 128 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 145 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 153 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 179 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 8.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 10.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 18.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 17.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest

Ōkuchi-shinohara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Ōkuchi-shinohara

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立田野小学校
伊佐市立大口中学校
市立大口東小学校
町立本城小学校
町立田中小学校
伊佐市立菱刈中学校
町立菱刈小学校
鹿児島県立伊佐農林高等学校
伊佐市立菱刈中学校
伊佐市立菱刈小学校
伊佐市立大口中央中学校
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Radio Stations near Ōkuchi-shinohara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ōkuchi-shinohara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
えびの市歴史民俗資料館
さつま町ふるさと薩摩の館
つなぎ美術館
人吉城歴史館
人吉海軍航空基地資料館
人吉海軍航空基地資料館
人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868
伊佐市大口歴史民俗鉄道資料館
伊佐市歴史民俗鉄道記念資料館
宮之城伝統工芸センター
宮之城歴史資料センター
山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム
山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム
日本画美術記念館「草文」
水俣市立 水俣病資料館
熊本県環境センター
鉄道資料館
霧島市立横川郷土館
霧島歴史民俗資料館
鹿児島県霧島アートの森

Libraries in Ōkuchi-shinohara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館0.0
えびの市民図書館0.0
くりの図書館0.0
人吉市図書館0.0
伊佐市立大口図書館0.0
水俣市立図書館0.0
芦北町図書館0.0
菱刈町立図書館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館0.0
錦町図書館0.0
錦町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ōkuchi-shinohara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
吉無田商店
横川物産館

Restaurants in Ōkuchi-shinohara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Ōkuchi-shinohara

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gokase Highland Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ōkuchi-shinohara

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air BaseMedium Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport
Taragi Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ōkuchi-shinohara

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
徳辺簡易郵便局
木ノ氏簡易郵便局
菱刈郵便局
菱刈重留郵便局
薩摩本城郵便局
青木簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōkuchi-shinohara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
薬師神社

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Meteorites
1
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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

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 Ōkuchi-shinohara

What is the population of Ōkuchi-shinohara?

Ōkuchi-shinohara has a population of 22,425 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 163.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōkuchi-shinohara 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 Ōkuchi-shinohara?

Ōkuchi-shinohara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ōkuchi-shinohara?

The job market in Ōkuchi-shinohara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 718 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōkuchi-shinohara?

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

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