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Setouchi, Japan
Okayama · Japan
Setouchi is a mid-size city in Okayama, Japan with a population of 36,048. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Setouchi
Setouchi is a city located in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 36,499 in 15,934 households and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city is 125.45 square kilometres (48.44 sq mi).
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 36,048 |
| Population Density | 345 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6592°, 134.1424° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okayama |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,800 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Setouchi
Setouchi is a mid-size city in Japan (Okayama) with a population of 36,048. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Setouchi vs Japan Average
Income: Setouchi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,154 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 14,419 |
Property Tax
Climate in Setouchi
Setouchi 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 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6592°N, 134.1424°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 136 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 42 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 115 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 104 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 85 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 149 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Setouchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.2").
Schools in Setouchi
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| （国）療養所長島愛生園附属看護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西鶴山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立香登小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上道中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東鶴山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 岡山県立東備支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御休小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立牛窓東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立長船中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立美和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立裳掛小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立牛窓西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立牛窓中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立今城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山南学園 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立豊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立邑久高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立雄神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立邑久小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立邑久中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立角山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立行幸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立牛窓北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立浮田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立平島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立国府小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Setouchi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Setouchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akō City Museum of History | ||||
| Ando Museum | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| animo museum 有森裕子資料館 | ||||
| Benesse House Beach | ||||
| Benesse House Museum | ||||
| Bizen City History and Folklore Museum | ||||
| Bizen City Museum of Art | ||||
| BIZEN Latin American Museum of Art | ||||
| Bizen Osafune Sword Village Bizen Osafune Sword Museum | ||||
| Chichu Art Museum | ||||
| Gishi Treasury | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Hayashibara Art Museum | ||||
| Herb craft Milos | ||||
| Hishionogogendai Museum | ||||
| Inujima Seirensho Art Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Iseki & Sports Museum | ||||
| Kakonoura Historical Museum | ||||
| Kei Fujiwara Art Museum | ||||
| Lee Ufan Museum | ||||
| Les Archives du Cœur | ||||
| Manekineko Museum of Art | ||||
| Marukin Soy Sauce Factory | ||||
| Naoshima Neew Museum of Art | ||||
| Naoshima New Museum of Art | ||||
| Ogijima Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Oishi Shrine Historical Museum | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okaden Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Orient Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Shodoshima Yokai Museum | ||||
| Teshima Art Museum | ||||
| Tobias Rehberger | ||||
| Valley Gallery | ||||
| Yokoo House | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| Yumejikyodo Museum | ||||
| いきいき交流ふるさと館 | ||||
| ベル・串田記念館 | ||||
| 上郡町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 備前市吉永美術館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 吉備路文学館 | ||||
| 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和気町田原井堰資料館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 坂野記念館 | ||||
| 壺井栄文学館 | ||||
| 夢二生家記念館・少年山荘 | ||||
| 夢二郷土美術館 夢二生家記念館 | ||||
| 宝物館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山・吉兆庵美術館 | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山シティミュージアム | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市水道記念館 | ||||
| 岡山市環境学習センター「めだかの学校」 | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山映像ライブラリーセンター | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 岡山淡水魚水族館 | ||||
| 御津町郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| 政田民俗資料館 | ||||
| 政田民俗資料館 | ||||
| 日本化石資料館 | ||||
| 日本化石資料館 | ||||
| 有年考古館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 木下大サーカス記念館 | ||||
| 海遊文化館 | ||||
| 渓雨資料館 | ||||
| 渓雨資料館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立美術館 | ||||
| 瀬戸内市立邑久郷土資料館 | ||||
| 犬島精錬所美術館 | ||||
| 竹久夢二生家 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 西大寺文化資料館 | ||||
| 赤磐市山陽郷土資料館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 赤穂市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館 | ||||
| 閑谷学校資料館 | ||||
| 須恵古代館 |
Libraries in Setouchi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogijima Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okayama University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takebe Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館吉永分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 備前市立図書館日生分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 内海町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立佐伯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和気町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土庄町立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立伊島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立幸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立御津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山市立浦安総合公園図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岡山理科大学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉野市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西大寺緑花公園緑の図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立熊山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤磐市立赤坂図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Setouchi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岡山市中央卸売市場 | |||||
| 青空市 そよ風 |
Hotels in Setouchi
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Setouchi
68 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Setouchi
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Setouchi
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Setouchi
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Setouchi
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Setouchi
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Setouchi
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Setouchi
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Setouchi
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Setouchi
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Setouchi
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Setouchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawazu Brewing | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 | ||||
| 宮下酒造株式会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Setouchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| JFE Harenokuni Stadium | ||
| 奥市公園相撲場 | ||
| 岡山武道館 | ||
| 岡山県野球場 |
Ski Resorts Near Setouchi
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Setouchi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | Large Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Setouchi
26 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asahi Post Office | |
| Fukuoka Post Office | |
| Hatakeda Summary Post Office | |
| Hide Summary Post Office | |
| Kagato Post Office | |
| Kanzaki Post Office | |
| Kasaka Summary Post Office | |
| Kashino Post Office | |
| Kio Summary Post Office | |
| Mushiage Post Office | |
| Nagahama Post Office | |
| Numa Summary Post Office | |
| Odomi Post Office | |
| Okayama Higashihirajima Post Office | |
| Okayama Narahara Post Office | |
| Oku Post Office | |
| Osafune Haji Post Office | |
| Osafune Miwa Post Office | |
| Saidaiji Hama Post Office | |
| Saidaiji Omiya Post Office | |
| Saidaiji Tomisaki Post Office | |
| Suimon Post Office | |
| Tamatsu Post Office | |
| Tsurumi Post Office | |
| Ushimado Post Office | |
| 佐山簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Setouchi
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS WALK | ||
| あけぼのクリニック | ||
| あだち内科クリニック | ||
| うららか | ||
| カラダラボ | ||
| コンパスウオーク | ||
| ザグスタ | ||
| しんしあ訪問看護リハビリステーション | ||
| すこやかこどもクリニック | ||
| セシルメディカルクリニック | ||
| たくふう庵 | ||
| ニコらいふ | ||
| はっとり小児科医院 | ||
| ばば耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| みやはら耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| リハプライド・さいだいじ | ||
| 五感リハビリ倶楽部 | ||
| 創心會岡南地域リハビリケアセンター | ||
| 北山胃腸科外科医院 | ||
| 大森整形外科 | ||
| 小野医院 | ||
| 山田医院 | ||
| 岡医院 | ||
| 岡山みなみクリニック | ||
| 康愛クリニック | ||
| 新海医院 | ||
| 日笠クリニック | ||
| 松山胃腸科外科 | ||
| 橋本産婦人科医院 | ||
| 河合外科内科 | ||
| 田辺医院 | ||
| 福田小児科医院 | ||
| 竹原内科医院 | ||
| 藤本耳鼻咽喉科クリニック | ||
| 藤田皮膚科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Setouchi
184 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 75番幸地崎大師堂 | |
| ウシロ大師堂 第五十四番霊場 | |
| エボバの証人の王国会館 | |
| ばべ山のくび塚 | |
| 七拾九番霊場 | |
| 不動明王堂 | |
| 乙子大明神 | |
| 亀岩大師堂 | |
| 亀岩神社 | |
| 事代主神社 | |
| 五香宮 | |
| 伊勢神宮遥拝所 | |
| 光明院 | |
| 八十一番大師堂 | |
| 八十二番大師堂 | |
| 八嶋稲荷 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八角堂 | |
| 六十二番 |
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What is the population of Setouchi?
Setouchi has a population of 36,048 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Setouchi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Setouchi?
Setouchi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.
How is the job market in Setouchi?
The job market in Setouchi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,154 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Setouchi?
The median home value in Setouchi is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.