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Shukugō, Japan

Nagasaki · Japan

Shukugō is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 14,291. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
14,291 Population 746/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
79.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$27,000 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,291
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density746/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units5,716

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain79.1 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population14,291
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates33.1359°, 129.8905°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagasaki
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.1 inches (2,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000
Median Age50.4 years

About Shukugō

Shukugō is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 14,291. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Shukugō has a population of 14,291 with a density of 746 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,291
Total Population
746
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
19.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shukugō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Shukugō is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 457 business establishments.

Income: Shukugō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)457

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shukugō is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,716 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units5,716

Property Tax

Climate in Shukugō

Shukugō has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.7° 70.4
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.4° 91.3
Mar 9.8°C / 50°F 5.7° / 13.9° 129.3
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.4° 170.5
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.5° / 23.3° 189.8
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.2° 338.6
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.9° 314.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.1° 196.4
Sep 24°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.7° 208.6
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23° 102.5
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.5° 74.5
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.2° 57.4
Shukugō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.6 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates33.1359°N, 129.8905°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.1"
108% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 89 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 78 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 117 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 85 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 144 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 92 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 89 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 119 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 147 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 62 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 113 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 136 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 108 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 97 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 88 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 96 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 91 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 93 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km E of Uto, Japan M5.2 98 km
Apr 16, 2016 8 km ENE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 80 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 48 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 204 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 75 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 185 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 71 km
2018 Trami Category 1 270 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 98 km
2017 Noru Category 1 270 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 223 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 217 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 260 km
2015 Goni Category 3 60 km
2013 Danas Category 3 144 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 185 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 269 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 297 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 137 km
2007 Nari Category 2 269 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 58 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 60 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 97 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 57 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 111 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 117 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 127 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 140 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 162 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 165 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
June 71°F (21°C) 13.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest

Shukugō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Shukugō

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立三川内中学校
市立三川内小学校
市立広田中学校
市立広田小学校
市立花高小学校
町立東小学校永尾分校
県立佐世保東翔高等学校
県立波佐見高等学校
広田小学校
花高小学校
町立波佐見中学校
町立中央小学校
町立東小学校
町立南小学校
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Radio Stations near Shukugō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shukugō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arita History and Folklore Museum East
Former Tashiro Family Western-style House
Game Museum/ free with passport
Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center
MSDF Museum
Museum of glass
Palace Huis Ten Bosch
Porcelain Museum free with passport
Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center
Takeo Onsen Shinkan
Teddy Bear Kingdom
Yūtoku Museum
セイルタワー
七釜鍾乳洞資料館
今右衛門古陶磁美術館
伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー
伊万里市歴史民俗資料館
伊万里湾カブトガニの館
佐世保市世知原炭鉱資料館
佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館
佐賀県立宇宙科学館
原榮三郎美術館
多久市先覚者資料館
多久市資料館
多久市郷土資料館
嬉野市歴史民俗資料館
有田ポーセリンパーク
有田焼参考館
有田町歴史民族資料館西館
有田陶磁美術館
有田陶磁美術館
村田英雄記念館
東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館
松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館
柿右衛門古陶磁参考館
炎の博記念堂
福井洞窟ミュージアム
西海市大瀬戸歴史民俗資料館
陽光美術館
音浴博物館

Libraries in Shukugō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arita East Library0.0
Arita West Library0.0
Imary Public Library0.0
Karatsu City Ouchi Library0.0
Kashima City Library0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
Omachi Town Community Center Library Room0.0
Takeo City Library & History Museum0.0
Taku City Library0.0
Ureshino City Shiota Library0.0
Ureshino City Ureshino Library0.0
こども絵本図書館詩楽の森0.0
ミライon Library & History Museum0.0
佐々町立図書館0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
佐世保市立図書館0.0
北方公民館図書室0.0
吉田公民館図書室0.0
唐津市北波多公民館図書室0.0
唐津市厳木公民館図書室0.0
山内公民館図書室0.0
弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館)0.0
早岐住民センター0.0
早岐住民センター0.0
早岐図書館0.0
早岐図書館0.0
有明公民館図書室0.0
松浦コミュニティセンター図書室0.0
松浦市立図書館0.0
波佐見町図書館0.0
福島町立図書館0.0
西海市大瀬戸図書館0.0
西海市立西彼図書館0.0
黒川コミュニティセンター図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Shukugō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bansennosato
オレンジドーム
佐世保市地方卸売市場
大村木材市場
蕨野棚田直売所

Hotels in Shukugō

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL AZ 波佐見店

Restaurants in Shukugō

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あかつき
うちだ屋早岐店
まる龍
時代屋

Train Stations in Shukugō

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikawachi

Gas Stations in Shukugō

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #3369495960

Banks in Shukugō

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

十八親和銀行

Stadiums & Teams in Shukugō

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Ski Resorts Near Shukugō

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shukugō

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kamigoto AirportSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shukugō

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三川内山簡易郵便局
三川内郵便局
下波佐見郵便局
中尾簡易郵便局
佐世保花高郵便局
東波佐見郵便局
波佐見郵便局

Treatment Centers in Shukugō

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Branch Health Clinic Sasebo
リハプライド 武雄健創

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shukugō

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上宮神社
下宮神社
八幡宮
地神宮
天満宮
権常寺天満宮
浄漸寺
薬王寺

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 Shukugō

What is the population of Shukugō?

Shukugō has a population of 14,291 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shukugō 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 Shukugō?

Shukugō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.

How is the job market in Shukugō?

The job market in Shukugō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 457 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shukugō?

The median home value in Shukugō is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.

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