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Sonogishukugō, Japan

Nagasaki · Japan

Sonogishukugō is a small city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 7,721. Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,721 Population 158/sq mi density
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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People

Population7,721
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density158/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Housing Units3,088

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain79.1 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Population7,721
Population Density158 / sq mi
Coordinates33.0369°, 129.9196°
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 Sonogishukugō

Sonogishukugō is a small city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 7,721. 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.

Sonogishukugō has a population of 7,721 with a density of 158 people per square mile, spread across 48.9 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,721
Total Population
158
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
48.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sonogishukugō vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sonogishukugō 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 247 business establishments.

Income: Sonogishukugō vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonogishukugō 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 3,088 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 Units3,088

Property Tax

Climate in Sonogishukugō

Sonogishukugō has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.7° 63.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 4.6° / 12° 82.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 125.8
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.7° 154.0
May 19.9°C / 68°F 16° / 23.8° 160.9
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.5° 334.4
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.2° 294.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.8° 216.2
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.9° 185.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.2° 104.5
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.5° 101.2
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13.1° 75.0
Sonogishukugō 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).

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

Area48.9 sq mi (126.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates33.0369°N, 129.9196°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

227 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 83 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 88 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 115 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 78 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 133 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 139 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 84 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 84 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 136 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 110 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 115 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 71 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 104 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 125 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 91 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 83 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 80 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 84 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 90 km
Apr 16, 2016 8 km ENE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 70 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 48 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 212 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 77 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 189 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 65 km
2018 Trami Category 1 260 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 106 km
2017 Noru Category 1 260 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 211 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 227 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 249 km
2015 Goni Category 3 52 km
2013 Danas Category 3 151 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 188 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 260 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 291 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 138 km
2007 Nari Category 2 275 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 190 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 48 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 49 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 87 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 47 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 109 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 112 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 124 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 140 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 151 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 154 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 175 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

Sonogishukugō 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 Sonogishukugō

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立大野原中学校
市立大野原小学校
東彼杵町立千綿中学校
東彼杵町立千綿小学校
東彼杵町立大楠小学校
東彼杵町立東彼杵中学校
町立彼杵小学校
市立大野原小中学校
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Radio Stations near Sonogishukugō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sonogishukugō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arita History and Folklore Museum East
Endo Shusaku Literary Museum
Former Tashiro Family Western-style House
Game Museum/ free with passport
Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center
MSDF Museum
Museum of glass
name=Memorial House for Father de Rotzthe Reverend Father :Sardine-fishing net: Shitsu relief Institut Sardine-fishing net Workshop
Palace Huis Ten Bosch
Porcelain Museum free with passport
Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center
Shitsu Relief Institut
Shitsu Relief Institut Macaroni Workshop
Sotome Senpuku Kirishitan Culture Museum
Takeo Onsen Shinkan
Teddy Bear Kingdom
Yūtoku Museum
セイルタワー
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
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
東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館
柿右衛門古陶磁参考館
江北町郷土資料館
炎の博記念堂
福井洞窟ミュージアム
諫早市 美術・歴史館
諫早市体育館
諫早市郷土館
長崎市外海子ども博物館
長崎市外海歴史民俗資料館
長崎純心大学博物館
陽光美術館
音浴博物館

Libraries in Sonogishukugō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arita East Library0.0
Arita West Library0.0
Imary Public Library0.0
Kashima City Library0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
MWR Library & Education Center0.0
Navel Library Room0.0
Omachi Town Community Center Library Room0.0
Takeo City Library & History Museum0.0
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
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
愛の夢未来センター愛野図書室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
時津町立時津図書館0.0
時津町立時津図書館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
波佐見町図書館0.0
白石町楽習館0.0
西海市立西彼図書館0.0
諫早市立たらみ図書館0.0
諫早市立森山図書館0.0
諫早市立西諫早図書館0.0
諫早市立諫早図書館0.0
長与町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonogishukugō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bansennosato
オレンジドーム
のんのこ 滑石店
大村木材市場
滑石市場

Restaurants in Sonogishukugō

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大村湾SA
大村湾SA
湧き水カフェ 風水庵
龍頭泉荘

Train Stations in Sonogishukugō

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiwata
Sonogi

Gas Stations in Sonogishukugō

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #4438778004

Banks in Sonogishukugō

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAながさき県央 東そのぎ支店

Stadiums & Teams in Sonogishukugō

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sonogishukugō

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Sonogishukugō

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 Sonogishukugō

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
千綿郵便局
彼杵郵便局

Treatment Centers in Sonogishukugō

2 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonogishukugō

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
川上丹生神社

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 Sonogishukugō

What is the population of Sonogishukugō?

Sonogishukugō has a population of 7,721 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 48.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sonogishukugō 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 Sonogishukugō?

Sonogishukugō 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 Sonogishukugō?

The job market in Sonogishukugō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 247 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonogishukugō?

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

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