Sankasho, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Sankasho is a small town in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 3,472. Elevation: 1,778 ft (542 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°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 | 3,472 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6818°, 131.2083° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.1 inches (2,542 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
About Sankasho
Sankasho is a small town in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 3,472. The city sits at an elevation of 1,778 feet (542 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Sankasho
Sankasho 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 3148 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 104.7 sq mi (271.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6818°N, 131.2083°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 | 85 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 83 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 132 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 133 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 86 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 86 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 144 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 92 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 71 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 114 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 103 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 100 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 77 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 45 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 69 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 89 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 117 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 17.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Sankasho has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 100.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Sankasho
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立大野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立清和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立菅尾小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立蘇陽中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立蘇陽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立馬見原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立蘇陽高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立三ヶ所中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立三ヶ所小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立上組小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立坂本小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立鞍岡中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立鞍岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立五ヶ瀬中等教育学校 | - | - | - | - |
| こだま寮食堂 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sankasho
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sankasho
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 天岩戸神社徴古館 | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 | ||||
| 高千穂町コミュニティセンター（歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Sankasho
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ミニライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 北郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館蘇陽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高千穂町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sankasho
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takachiho Gamadase market |
Restaurants in Sankasho
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sankasho
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sankasho
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sankasho
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sankasho
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sankasho
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sankasho
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 五ケ瀬郵便局 | |
| 坂本簡易郵便局 | |
| 柏郵便局 | |
| 清和緑川簡易郵便局 | |
| 清和郵便局 | |
| 菅尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 蘇陽郵便局 | |
| 鞍岡郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankasho
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三ケ所神社 | |
| 浄専寺 |
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Waterfalls Near Sankasho
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sankasho.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 竿渡の滝 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Sankasho?
Sankasho has a population of 3,472 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 104.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sankasho?
Sankasho has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 100.1 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
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