Sign In Register

Ōsaki, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Ōsaki is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 13,488. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
13,488 Population 347/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
91.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

Discover Ōsaki, Japan

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population13,488
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density347/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units5,395

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain91.7 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population13,488
Population Density347 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates31.4250°, 131.0217°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation91.7 inches (2,330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Ōsaki

Ōsaki is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 13,488. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōsaki has a population of 13,488 with a density of 347 people per square mile, spread across 38.9 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,488
Total Population
347
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
38.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōsaki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōsaki 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 432 business establishments.

Income: Ōsaki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)432

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōsaki 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 5,395 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 Units5,395

Property Tax

Climate in Ōsaki

Ōsaki 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 2371 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 11.5° 49.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 12.5° 119.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 15.7° 212.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 21.3° 222.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / 24.9° 243.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 27° 378.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 31.2° 360.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.5° 327.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.9° 223.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 24.3° 110.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 18.9° 91.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 14° 30.8
Ōsaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Japan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area38.9 sq mi (100.7 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates31.4250°N, 131.0217°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

765 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 59 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 68 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 49 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 66 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 96 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 90 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 93 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 101 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 88 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 69 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 83 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 79 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 144 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 32 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 29 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 26 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 123 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 82 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 75 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

75 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 93 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 41 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 161 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 259 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 88 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 208 km
2018 Trami Category 2 83 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 285 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 271 km
2017 Noru Category 1 58 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 49 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 127 km
2015 Goni Category 3 99 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 155 km
2014 Halong Category 1 141 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 240 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 219 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 199 km
2011 Roke Category 4 256 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 36 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 98 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 38 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 134 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 120 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 134 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 133 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m - 116 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 76 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 66 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 58 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 107 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 107 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m - 67 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 49 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 96 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 138 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 133 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 103 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 39 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 49 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 56 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 59 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 98 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 134 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 162 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 163 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 186 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 9.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 10.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 15.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest

Ōsaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →

Schools in Ōsaki

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立持留小学校 - - - -
志布志市立野神小学校 - - - -
志布志市立宇都中学校 - - - -
志布志市立蓬原小学校 - - - -
町立大崎中学校 - - - -
鹿児島県立有明高等学校 - - - -
町立野方小学校 - - - -
町立菱田小学校 - - - -
大崎町立菱田中学校 - - - -
町立立小野小学校 - - - -
市立原田小学校 - - - -
町立大崎第一中学校 - - - -
町立大崎小学校 - - - -
町立大丸小学校 - - - -
町立中沖小学校 - - - -
市立野神小学校 - - - -
市立蓬原小学校 - - - -
市立細山田小学校 - - - -
市立山重小学校 - - - -
市立宇都中学校 - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Ōsaki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ōsaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base
Museum Kanoyashi minzokukan
内之浦宇宙空間観測所宇宙科学資料館
吾平町鉄道資料館
大隅郷土館
志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館
曽於市立末吉歴史民俗資料館
有明農業歴史資料館
松下美術館
王子遺跡資料館
肝付町歴史民俗資料館
鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館
鹿屋市鉄道記念館

Libraries in Ōsaki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
串間中学校図書館0.0
串間市立図書館0.0
大崎町立図書館0.0
志布志町図書館0.0
志布志町図書館0.0
末吉町立図書館0.0
鹿屋市立図書館0.0

Restaurants in Ōsaki

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

蓬の郷
野菜ごはん 菜ばな

Dentists in Ōsaki

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iyama dental clinic

Gas Stations in Ōsaki

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Cosmo

Shopping Malls in Ōsaki

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

だいわ大崎店

Airports Near Ōsaki

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base-Medium Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base-Small Airport
Mageshima Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ōsaki

19 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
上町簡易郵便局
中沖簡易郵便局
井俣簡易郵便局
仮宿簡易郵便局
大崎郵便局
山重郵便局
岩弘簡易郵便局
持留郵便局
木入道簡易郵便局
横内簡易郵便局
横瀬簡易郵便局
益丸簡易郵便局(一時閉鎖中)
立小野簡易郵便局
荒佐簡易郵便局
菱田郵便局
蓬原郵便局
野方郵便局
野神簡易郵便局
馬場簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōsaki

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
若一神社
都萬神社

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Ōsaki.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Ōsaki

What is the population of Ōsaki?

Ōsaki has a population of 13,488 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 38.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōsaki 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 Ōsaki?

Ōsaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ōsaki?

The job market in Ōsaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 432 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōsaki?

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

Nearby Cities

Compare Ōsaki with another city: