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Shibushi, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Shibushi is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 30,231. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,231 |
| Population Density | 155 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4760°, 131.1011° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.7 inches (2,330 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Shibushi
Shibushi is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 30,231. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shibushi vs Japan Average
Income: Shibushi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 967 |
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 | 12,092 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shibushi
Shibushi 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 2371 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 194.8 sq mi (504.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4760°N, 131.1011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 89 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 43 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 125 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 107 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 68 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 57 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 49 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 98 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 97 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 57 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 40 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 129 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 44 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 56 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 58 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 58 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 162 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Shibushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Shibushi
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立田之浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立香月小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立志布志高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立通山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立田之浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立森山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立尾野見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立伊崎田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立伊崎田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立有明中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 志布志市立有明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立尚志館高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立通山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊崎田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田之浦中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立潤ヶ野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立泰野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立森山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立有明小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立有明中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立志布志小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立志布志中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立尾野見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立安楽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立出水中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊崎田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shibushi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shibushi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 内之浦宇宙空間観測所宇宙科学資料館 | ||||
| 吾平町鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 商家資料館 | ||||
| 大隅郷土館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 曽於市立末吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有明農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 肝付町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 財部郷土館 | ||||
| 都井岬ビジターセンター うまの館 | ||||
| 都城市立美術館 | ||||
| 都城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市鉄道記念館 |
Libraries in Shibushi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 串間中学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 末吉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都城市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Shibushi
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shibushi
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shibushi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shibushi
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shibushi
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shibushi
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 |
| Mageshima Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shibushi
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊崎田郵便局 | |
| 内之倉郵便局 | |
| 尾野見郵便局 | |
| 弓場ケ尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 志布志夏井簡易郵便局 | |
| 志布志大原簡易郵便局 | |
| 志布志安楽郵便局 | |
| 志布志東町郵便局 | |
| 志布志郵便局 | |
| 有明郵便局 | |
| 泰野郵便局 | |
| 田之浦郵便局 | |
| 稚児ノ松簡易郵便局 | |
| 立花迫簡易郵便局 | |
| 野井倉郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shibushi
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊勢神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 大慈寺 | |
| 山宮神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shibushi?
Shibushi has a population of 30,231 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 194.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shibushi 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 Shibushi?
Shibushi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.
How is the job market in Shibushi?
The job market in Shibushi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 967 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shibushi?
The median home value in Shibushi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.