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Saikai, Japan

Nagasaki · Japan

Saikai is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 26,275. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
26,275 Population 39/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
82.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,275
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units10,510

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain82.0 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Population26,275
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Coordinates32.9839°, 129.6809°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagasaki
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation82.0 inches (2,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000
Median Age50.4 years

About Saikai

Saikai is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 26,275. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Saikai has a population of 26,275 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 674.9 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,275
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
674.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Saikai vs Japan Average

The median household income in Saikai is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 841 business establishments.

Income: Saikai vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)841

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saikai is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,510 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$66,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,510

Property Tax

Climate in Saikai

Saikai has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.7° 63.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 82.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 125.8
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.7° 154.0
May 19.9°C / 68°F 16° / 23.8° 160.9
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.5° 334.4
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.2° 294.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.8° 216.2
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.9° 185.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.2° 104.5
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.5° 101.2
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13.1° 75.0
Saikai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area674.9 sq mi (1,747.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates32.9839°N, 129.6809°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.0"
116% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 103 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 101 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 138 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 98 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 141 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 138 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 102 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 106 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 135 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 86 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 132 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 138 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 133 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 125 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 110 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 99 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 109 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 99 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 102 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km E of Uto, Japan M5.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 79 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 71 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 199 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 54 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 168 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 86 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 288 km
2018 Trami Category 1 273 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 86 km
2017 Noru Category 1 271 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 213 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 215 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 244 km
2015 Goni Category 3 70 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 281 km
2013 Danas Category 3 136 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 167 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 246 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 161 km
2007 Nari Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 63 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 47 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 101 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 63 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 86 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 133 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 147 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 160 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 161 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 163 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 7.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 13.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest

Saikai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Saikai

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立西海中学校 - - - -
県立大崎高等学校・市立大崎中学校 - - - -
大島東小学校 - - - -
西海市立ときわ台小学校 - - - -
長崎県立大崎高等学校 - - - -
西海市立大崎中学校 - - - -
県立西彼農業高等学校 - - - -
県立西彼杵高等学校 - - - -
市立雪浦小学校幸物分校 - - - -
市立雪浦小学校 - - - -
西海市立西海小学校 - - - -
市立西海東小学校 - - - -
市立大串小学校 - - - -
市立西彼北小学校 - - - -
市立西彼中学校 - - - -
市立神浦小学校 - - - -
市立神浦中学校 - - - -
西海市立白似田小学校 - - - -
市立松島小学校 - - - -
市立形上小学校 - - - -
市立崎戸小学校 - - - -
市立大瀬戸中学校 - - - -
市立大島西小学校 - - - -
市立大島東小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saikai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saikai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arita History and Folklore Museum East
Chanpon Museum
Dejima Museum
Endo Shusaku Literary Museum
Former Tashiro Family Western-style House
Game Museum/ free with passport
Glass Road 1571
Gunkanjima Digital Museum
Inori no Oka Art Book Museum
Kameyama Shachu Museum
Ko-shashin-shiryokan/ museum of old photographs
Koshi-byo & Historical Museum of China
Maizo-shiryokan/ museum of unearthed artifacts
MSDF Museum
Museum of glass
Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Nagasaki City Bekko Crafts Museum (The Former Nagasaki Customs Sagarimatsu Branch Office)
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum
Nagasakishi Noguchiyataro Memorial Museum
name=Memorial House for Father de Rotzthe Reverend Father :Sardine-fishing net: Shitsu relief Institut Sardine-fishing net Workshop
Palace Huis Ten Bosch
Porcelain Museum free with passport
Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center
Shitsu Relief Institut
Shitsu Relief Institut Macaroni Workshop
Siebold Memorial Museum
Sotome Senpuku Kirishitan Culture Museum
Teddy Bear Kingdom
The Former Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Nagasaki Branch Museum
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum
Ukakami Christian Museum
Urakami Christian Museum
セイルタワー
ナガサキピースミュージアム
七釜鍾乳洞資料館
中の茶屋・清水崑展示館
今右衛門古陶磁美術館
佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館
原榮三郎美術館
大浦天主堂キリシタン博物館
有田ポーセリンパーク
有田焼参考館
有田町歴史民族資料館西館
有田陶磁美術館
有田陶磁美術館
東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館
柿右衛門古陶磁参考館
炎の博記念堂
蔵の資料館
西海市大瀬戸歴史民俗資料館
西海市崎戸歴史民俗資料館
長崎市外海子ども博物館
長崎市外海歴史民俗資料館
長崎市歴史民俗資料館
長崎市科学館
長崎純心大学博物館
音浴博物館

Libraries in Saikai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arita East Library0.0
Arita West Library0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
大島図書館0.0
早岐住民センター0.0
早岐住民センター0.0
早岐図書館0.0
早岐図書館0.0
時津町立時津図書館0.0
時津町立時津図書館0.0
波佐見町図書館0.0
西海市大瀬戸図書館0.0
西海市立西彼図書館0.0
長与町図書館0.0
長崎大学附属図書館 経済学部分館0.0
長崎市図書センター0.0
長崎市図書センター0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎市立図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0
長崎県立長崎図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Saikai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
オレンジドーム
のんのこ 滑石店
佐世保市地方卸売市場
滑石市場

Hotels in Saikai

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge AKADAMA
Sakino Hotel
オリーブベイホテル

Restaurants in Saikai

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DINING CHIRO
Kazan
あづまや
やまぐち食堂
食事処魚宗

Theatres in Saikai

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大島文化ホール
大島文化ホール

Monuments in Saikai

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

キリシタン墓碑
四本堂
小佐々氏墓所
岩永和泉守忠茂の墓
御茶ノ水
猪垣起点

Zoos in Saikai

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nagasaki Bio Park
長崎バイオパーク

Theme Parks in Saikai

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ポートホールン長崎

Train Stations in Saikai

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pit Central Stop
The outside stand of the pit

Gas Stations in Saikai

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA-SS 太田和店
JA-SS 小迎店
JP #1057244916
JP #3369501655
JP #4269359820

Banks in Saikai

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

親和銀行大瀬戸支店

Golf Courses in Saikai

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ハウステンボスCC
長崎パークCC

Stadiums & Teams in Saikai

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saikai

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saikai

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Imari Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield-Small Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kamigoto Airport-Small Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Ojika Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saikai

20 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
七釜郵便局
丹納簡易郵便局
亀岳郵便局
多以良簡易郵便局
大串郵便局
大瀬戸郵便局
太田和簡易郵便局
小迎簡易郵便局
崎戸本郷簡易郵便局
崎戸郵便局
形上郵便局
松島郵便局
池島郵便局
神浦郵便局
肥前大島郵便局
西海南簡易郵便局
西海郵便局
雪浦郵便局
馬込簡易郵便局
黒口簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Saikai

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Branch Health Clinic Sasebo
どうつ耳鼻咽喉科クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saikai

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八木天満宮
大山祇神社
大瀬戸カトリック教会
市杵島神社
市杵島神社
洲崎神社
長濱神社

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Saikai

What is the population of Saikai?

Saikai has a population of 26,275 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 674.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Saikai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Saikai?

Saikai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.0 inches.

How is the job market in Saikai?

The job market in Saikai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 841 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saikai?

The median home value in Saikai is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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