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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 22,425 |
| Population Density | 137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0678°, 130.6244° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.9 inches (2,511 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 163.6 sq mi (423.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0678°N, 130.6244°E |
| 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 | 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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Ōkuchi-shinohara
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōkuchi-shinohara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Ōkuchi-shinohara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 | |||||
| 横川物産館 |
Restaurants in Ōkuchi-shinohara
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōkuchi-shinohara
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 薬師神社 |
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Meteorites Near Ōkuchi-shinohara
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Ōkuchi-shinohara.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu | 1886 |
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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.
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. Annual rainfall totals 98.9 inches.
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