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Shimabara, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Shimabara is a mid-size city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 43,338. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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People
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| Population | 43,338 |
| Population Density | 1,356 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7833°, 130.3667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.4 inches (1,990 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Shimabara
Shimabara is a mid-size city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 43,338. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimabara vs Japan Average
Income: Shimabara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,387 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,335 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimabara
Shimabara 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 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 32.0 sq mi (82.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7833°N, 130.3667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 7 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 137 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 137 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 144 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 137 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 135 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 129 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 135 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 7 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 89 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 105 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 110 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 115 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 143 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Shimabara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Shimabara
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長崎県立島原高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立島原農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立三会中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立小林小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立深江小学校 諏訪分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立深江小学校 馬場分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立深江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立深江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第五小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第三中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原中央高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立島原特別支援学校高等部 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第二中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立島原特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南島原市立大野木場小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立島原商業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長崎県立島原工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立第四小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立三会小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立三会小学校 長貫分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立高野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立大三東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立有明中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 島原市立湯江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 雲仙市立土黒小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立多比良小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立国見高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimabara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimabara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folk Implement Museum | ||||
| Former Onokoba Elementary School | ||||
| Gamadas Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall) | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Minamishimabara-shi Art Village | ||||
| Seibo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Shimabara Castle | ||||
| West Turret(Nishi-no-yagura) | ||||
| かどわき歴史災害記念館 | ||||
| さかきばら郷土史料館 | ||||
| 口之津歴史民俗資料館分館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | ||||
| 大野木場砂防みらい館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 島原市有明歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 深江埋蔵文化財・噴火災害資料館 | ||||
| 玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 | ||||
| 西望記念館 西望生誕之家 | ||||
| 雲仙お山の情報館 | ||||
| 雲仙ビードロ美術館 | ||||
| 雲仙市小浜歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 南串山展示館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 国見展示館 |
Libraries in Shimabara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 加津佐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北有馬図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 口之津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立三角図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岱明町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛の夢未来センター愛野図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 深江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉名市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長洲町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 南串山図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 小浜図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shimabara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)玉名中央青果市場 | |||||
| 玉名魚市場 |
Hotels in Shimabara
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimabara
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shimabara
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shimabara
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shimabara
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shimabara
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimabara
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shimabara
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimabara
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimabara
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimabara
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shimabara
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shimabara
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shimabara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉田屋 | ||||
| 浦川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Shimabara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shimabara
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shimabara
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimabara
20 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 三之沢簡易郵便局 | |
| 三会郵便局 | |
| 下折橋簡易郵便局 | |
| 南高湯江郵便局 | |
| 国見郵便局 | |
| 大野木場簡易郵便局 | |
| 島原大手郵便局 | |
| 島原安中郵便局 | |
| 島原江戸町郵便局 | |
| 島原湊町郵便局 | |
| 島原郵便局 | |
| 戸田簡易郵便局 | |
| 有明郵便局 | |
| 末宝簡易郵便局 | |
| 杉谷郵便局 | |
| 東空閑簡易郵便局 | |
| 松尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 深江郵便局 | |
| 瀬野簡易郵便局 | |
| 高野簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimabara
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック島原教会 | |
| 三会温泉神社 | |
| 二本木神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 大塚神社 | |
| 大野温泉神社 | |
| 島原護国神社 | |
| 徳法寺 | |
| 日本基督教団 島原教会 | |
| 有明温泉神社 | |
| 東光山 妙行寺 | |
| 水原神社 | |
| 江里神社 | |
| 清光山 江東寺 | |
| 温泉熊野神社 | |
| 湯江温泉神社 | |
| 焼山神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 狭田神社 |
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What is the population of Shimabara?
Shimabara has a population of 43,338 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,356 people per square mile, spread across 32.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimabara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Shimabara?
Shimabara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.
How is the job market in Shimabara?
The job market in Shimabara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,387 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimabara?
The median home value in Shimabara is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.