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Seisui, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Seisui is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 8,546. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,546 Population 8/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
94.7 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

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,546
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units3,418

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain94.7 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population8,546
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates28.1369°, 129.3307°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation94.7 inches (2,406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Seisui

Seisui is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 8,546. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Seisui has a population of 8,546 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,094.2 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,546
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
1,094.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Seisui vs Japan Average

The median household income in Seisui 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 273 business establishments.

Income: Seisui vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Seisui 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 3,418 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 Units3,418

Property Tax

Climate in Seisui

Seisui has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.9°C / 59°F 12.1° / 17.7° 184.0
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 12.5° / 18.4° 161.8
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 207.9
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 16.5° / 23° 215.1
May 22.9°C / 73°F 19.7° / 26.1° 277.3
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.4° 428.6
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 26° / 32.4° 215.0
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32° 280.4
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.3° 337.0
Oct 24°C / 75°F 21.1° / 27° 269.9
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 17.6° / 23.5° 173.8
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 13.8° / 19.6° 170.9
Seisui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Japan avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,094.2 sq mi (2,833.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates28.1369°N, 129.3307°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.7"
149% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 15, 2025.

Oct 18, 1995 83 km SE of Naze, Japan M7.1 86 km
Oct 30, 2009 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.8 128 km
Oct 19, 1995 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.8 80 km
Jun 13, 2020 130 km WNW of Naze, Japan M6.6 131 km
Jan 17, 1997 67 km NE of Naze, Japan M6.3 97 km
Oct 19, 1995 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.3 81 km
Dec 8, 2001 15 km SE of Naze, Japan M6.2 27 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 140 km
Oct 18, 1995 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.1 87 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 134 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 119 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 126 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 150 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 115 km
Oct 2, 2000 119 km N of Naze, Japan M5.8 145 km
Sep 27, 2003 118 km WNW of Naze, Japan M5.7 120 km
Nov 1, 1995 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan M5.7 71 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 105 km
Oct 19, 1995 79 km SE of Naze, Japan M5.7 74 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 108 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 147 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 207 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 267 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 103 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 289 km
2020 Bavi Category 1 279 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 106 km
2018 Trami Category 2 58 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 185 km
2017 Saola Category 1 41 km
2017 Noru Category 1 164 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 244 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 131 km
2015 Goni Category 4 136 km
2015 Halola Category 1 225 km
2014 Phanfone Category 4 187 km
2014 Vongfong Category 2 205 km
2014 Halong Category 1 216 km
2013 Danas Category 4 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 2.6 m - 86 km
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 1.5 m - 80 km
1901 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m - 96 km
1911 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake - 12 67 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokoate-jima (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yokoate-jima Stratovolcano(es) 495 m (1,624 ft) 1835 80 km
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 112 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 150 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 171 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
March 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 11.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 14.1 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Driest

Seisui has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.1") and December the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Seisui

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立秋徳小学校 - - - -
県立古仁屋高等学校 - - - -
町立須子茂小学校 - - - -
町立阿木名小学校 - - - -
町立阿木名中学校 - - - -
町立諸鈍小学校 - - - -
町立諸鈍中学校 - - - -
町立西阿室小学校 - - - -
町立篠川小学校 - - - -
町立篠川中学校 - - - -
町立節子小学校 - - - -
町立節子中学校 - - - -
町立伊子茂中学校 - - - -
町立秋徳中学校 - - - -
町立油井小学校 - - - -
町立油井中学校 - - - -
町立押角小学校 - - - -
町立押角中学校 - - - -
町立嘉鉄小学校 - - - -
町立古仁屋小学校 - - - -
町立古仁屋中学校 - - - -
町立俵小学校 - - - -
町立俵中学校 - - - -
町立伊子茂小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Seisui

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Seisui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
加計呂麻島展示・体験交流館
原野豊芸博物館
奄美戦史模型資料館
民俗資料館
瀬戸内町立郷土館

Libraries in Seisui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
瀬戸内町立図書館0.0
鹿児島県立奄美図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Seisui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
末広市場
永田橋市場

Hotels in Seisui

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

サンフラワー・シティホテル
ビジネスホテルプラザせとうち
ライベストイン奄美

Restaurants in Seisui

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
いそしぎ

Gas Stations in Seisui

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS 古仁屋SS

Airports Near Seisui

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amami AirportASJMedium Airport
Kikai AirportKKXMedium Airport
Okinoerabu AirportOKEMedium Airport
Tokunoshima AirportTKNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Seisui

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
勝浦簡易郵便局
古仁屋郵便局
嘉鉄簡易郵便局
実久郵便局
押角郵便局
瀬戸内阿木名郵便局
節子簡易郵便局
篠川郵便局
西阿室郵便局
諸鈍郵便局
阿鉄郵便局

Treatment Centers in Seisui

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
稲リハビリデイケアセンター

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seisui

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
むちゃかな神社
厳島神社
古仁屋高千穂神社
大屯神社
瀬相権現神社
龍宮神社

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Waterfalls
2
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 Seisui

What is the population of Seisui?

Seisui has a population of 8,546 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,094.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Seisui 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 Seisui?

Seisui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.7 inches.

How is the job market in Seisui?

The job market in Seisui is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Seisui?

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

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