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Saito, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Saito is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 29,262. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 29,262 |
| Population Density | 125 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0820°, 131.3996° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.5 inches (2,425 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Saito
Saito is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 29,262. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saito vs Japan Average
Income: Saito vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 936 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 11,705 |
Property Tax
Climate in Saito
Saito has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 233.9 sq mi (605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0820°N, 131.3996°W |
| 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 | 127 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 138 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 71 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 89 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 62 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 62 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 67 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 87 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 23 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 42 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 31 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 60 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 61 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 53 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 84 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 113 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 124 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 128 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 133 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Saito has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Saito
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立三財中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三財小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐土原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立都於郡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立都於郡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立都於郡小学校山田分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立佐土原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立那珂小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saito
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Saito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki | ||||
| Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History | ||||
| はにわ館 | ||||
| 佐土原歴史資料館（鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」） | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎市安井息軒記念館 | ||||
| 宮崎県平和祈念資料展示室 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎科学技術館 | ||||
| 小川城址公園 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 茶臼原自然芸術館 | ||||
| 西都市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町歴史総合資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町美術館 |
Libraries in Saito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐土原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎学園 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立高鍋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西都市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都農町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)宮崎竹田青果 | |||||
| ママンマルシェTAKANABE | |||||
| 児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場 | |||||
| 宮崎市中央卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Saito
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Saito
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saito
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saito
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Saito
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 |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saito
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三財郵便局 | |
| 上三財郵便局 | |
| 佐土原郵便局 | |
| 加勢簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮ノ下簡易郵便局 | |
| 瀬口簡易郵便局 | |
| 都於郡郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Saito
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 内田内科 | ||
| 大工町すぎえ腎泌尿器科・内科 | ||
| 慶明会宮崎中央眼科病院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saito
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kota Shrine | |
| 一ツ瀬鬼子母神 | |
| 伊倉神社 | |
| 佐野原聖地 | |
| 堤大将軍神社･堤水神 | |
| 新田神社 | |
| 本蓮寺 | |
| 西十地区神社 | |
| 鹿野田神社 | |
| 麓神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Saito
What is the population of Saito?
Saito has a population of 29,262 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 233.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Saito expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 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 Saito?
Saito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.
How is the job market in Saito?
The job market in Saito is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 936 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saito?
The median home value in Saito is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.