Ōsaki, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Ōsaki is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 12,092. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°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 | 12,092 |
| Population Density | 311 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4250°, 131.0217° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.7 inches (2,330 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ōsaki
Ōsaki is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 12,092. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 38.9 sq mi (100.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4250°N, 131.0217°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Ōsaki
20 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōsaki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōsaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Dentists in Ōsaki
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōsaki
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ōsaki
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ōsaki
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 若一神社 | |
| 都萬神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōsaki
What is the population of Ōsaki?
Ōsaki has a population of 12,092 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 38.9 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.
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