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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 32,510 |
| Population Density | 1,021 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7568°, 130.7904° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.1 inches (1,983 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 31.9 sq mi (82.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7568°N, 130.7904°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Shimada
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shimada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| 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KiCROSS | 0.0 | |||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Veterinaries in Shimada
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shimada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 剣神社 | |
| 木山神宮 | |
| 沼山津神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of 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.
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. Annual rainfall totals 78.1 inches.
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