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Shimada, Japan

Kumamoto · Japan

Shimada is a mid-size city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 32,510. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
32,510 Population 1,021/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
78.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent

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About Shimada

Shimada

Shimada is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city covers an area of 315.7 square kilometres (121.9 sq mi). It had an estimated population in September 2023 of 93,724, giving a population density of about 300 persons per km2.

People

Population32,510
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,021/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$350
Housing Units13,004

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain78.1 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population32,510
Population Density1,021 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates32.7568°, 130.7904°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKumamoto
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation78.1 inches (1,983 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age49.0 years

About Shimada

Shimada is a mid-size city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 32,510. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shimada has a population of 32,510 with a density of 1,021 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

32,510
Total Population
1,021
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
31.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shimada vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shimada is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,040 business establishments.

Income: Shimada vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,040

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shimada is $70,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $350 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,004 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$350
70% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,004

Property Tax

Climate in Shimada

Shimada has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2391 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F -3° / 16.2° 67.5
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F -1.9° / 18.2° 103.5
Mar 10.3°C / 50°F -0.6° / 20.7° 161.0
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 3.6° / 25.4° 167.2
May 18.5°C / 65°F 8.3° / 28.2° 243.1
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 14.2° / 31.3° 364.9
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 20.4° / 33° 468.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.2° / 34.2° 386.4
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 15.9° / 31.8° 201.8
Oct 18°C / 64°F 9.1° / 28.2° 85.4
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 3.1° / 23° 89.2
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F -1.9° / 17.5° 52.5
Shimada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.5 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates32.7568°N, 130.7904°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.1"
105% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.12"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 130 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 5 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 125 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 116 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 118 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 132 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 53 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 117 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 141 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 148 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 9 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 114 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 99 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 9 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 102 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 141 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 19 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 118 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 116 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

66 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 54 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 41 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 297 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 160 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 274 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 24 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 285 km
2018 Trami Category 1 184 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 188 km
2017 Noru Category 1 177 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 145 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 233 km
2015 Goni Category 3 37 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 280 km
2014 Halong Category 1 216 km
2013 Danas Category 1 237 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 272 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 279 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 204 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 46 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 104 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m — 129 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 131 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m — 124 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 149 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 124 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 138 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 116 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m — 135 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 105 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 148 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m — 128 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 118 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 116 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 138 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 127 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake — — 141 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake — — 85 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical — 38 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 33 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 46 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 56 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 81 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 92 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 111 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 130 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 172 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 15.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 14.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest

Shimada has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Shimada

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立桜木中学校 — — — —
市立秋津小学校 — — — —
町立広安西小学校 — — — —
町立益城中学校 — — — —
町立飯野小学校 — — — —
益城町立広安小学校 — — — —
熊本市立桜木東小学校 — — — —
益城町立広安西小学校 — — — —
御船町立 高木小学校 — — — —
町立益城中央小学校 — — — —
町立木山中学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Shimada

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shimada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Contemporary Art Museum
Contemporary Art Museum
KIOKU
Kumamoto Water Science Museum
Shimada Museum of Arts
Shimada Museum of Arts
Yatsushiro Municipal Museum
みやはらの里絵画館
伝統工芸館
伝統工芸館
合志市マンガミュージアム
合志市歴史資料館
吉田司家宝物館
吉田司家宝物館
和水町歴史民俗資料館
和水町歴史資料館
城南町歴史民俗資料館
宇城市不知火美術館
宮原歴史資料館
御船町恐竜博物館
徳富記念園
徳富記念園
新聞博物館
新聞博物館
東陽石匠館
松井文庫驥斎
水竹居の館
水竹居資料館
清浦記念館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本国際民藝館
熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本市立熊本博物館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立美術館分館
熊本県立装飾古墳館
玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア
神風連資料館
神風連資料館
秋山幸二ギャラリー
竜北歴史資料館
菊池夢美術館
菊池神社歴史館

Libraries in Shimada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Building0.0
せんちょう図書館0.0
八代市立図書館0.0
八代市立図書館　かがみ分館0.0
八火図書館0.0
合志市ヴィーブル図書館0.0
合志市西合志図書館0.0
合志町南部図書館0.0
城南町立隈牟田文庫0.0
大津町立おおづ図書館0.0
宇土市立図書館0.0
宇城市立不知火図書館0.0
宇城市立小川図書館0.0
宇城市立豊野図書館0.0
山都町立図書館0.0
山鹿市鹿本図書館0.0
御船町立図書館0.0
横島図書館0.0
熊本市立とみあい図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立図書館0.0
熊本市立植木図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
熊本県立図書館0.0
玉名市民図書館0.0
菊池市生涯学習センターKiCROSS0.0
菊池市立泗水図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
菊陽町図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shimada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
フルーツの里　田原坂
大海水産
大海水産
大海水産
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
木村のあられ
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
株式会社サカモト
植木青果市場

Restaurants in Shimada

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

めん屋大仙
富喜製麺所
油そば専門店 menxabura

Veterinaries in Shimada

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

じんだ動物病院

Stadiums & Teams in Shimada

TeamLeagueDivision
Aqua Dome Kumamoto

Ski Resorts Near Shimada

3 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 — — —
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Shimada

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base—Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield—Small Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield—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 Shimada

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
惣領郵便局
益城郵便局
砥川郵便局
福田郵便局
秋津レークタウン簡易郵便局
秋津郵便局
高木簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Shimada

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
田代産婦人科
田代産婦人科
福永医院
福永医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimada

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
剣神社
木山神宮
沼山津神社

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 Shimada

What is the population of Shimada?

Shimada has a population of 32,510 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,021 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shimada expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Shimada?

Shimada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.1 inches.

How is the job market in Shimada?

The job market in Shimada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,040 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shimada?

The median home value in Shimada is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.

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