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Soo, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Soo is a mid-size city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 33,310. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 33,310 |
| Population Density | 144 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6464°, 130.9907° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.1 inches (2,518 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Soo
Soo is a mid-size city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 33,310. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Soo vs Japan Average
Income: Soo vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,066 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,324 |
Property Tax
Climate in Soo
Soo 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 2371 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 231.8 sq mi (600.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6464°N, 130.9907°W |
| 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 | 139 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 28 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 96 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 31 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 120 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 112 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 115 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 77 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 52 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 51 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 91 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 100 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 57 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 120 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 122 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 122 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 32 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 34 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 40 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 62 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 140 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 162 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Soo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.6") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Soo
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岩川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大隅中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大隅北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大隅南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岩北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岩南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立岩川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立恒吉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立月野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 曽於市立笠木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立菅牟田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立財部南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立岩川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 曽於市立光神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立財部南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Soo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Soo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Kanoyashi minzokukan | ||||
| Uenohara Jomon no Mori | ||||
| 大隅郷土館 | ||||
| 志布志市松山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 曽於市立末吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有明農業歴史資料館 | ||||
| 松下美術館 | ||||
| 財部郷土館 | ||||
| 都城市立美術館 | ||||
| 都城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 霧島市立国分郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿屋市輝北歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Soo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| phalla | 0.0 | |||||
| 三股町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間中学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 串間市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国分市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志布志町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 末吉町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都城市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Soo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （株）都城公設卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Soo
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Soo
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Soo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Kanoya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Soo
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 伊屋松郵便局 | |
| 南財部郵便局 | |
| 坂元郵便局 | |
| 岩崎郵便局 | |
| 岩川郵便局 | |
| 市成郵便局 | |
| 恒吉郵便局 | |
| 曙簡易郵便局 | |
| 月野郵便局 | |
| 水の谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 神牟礼簡易郵便局 | |
| 笠木郵便局 | |
| 通山郵便局 | |
| 高尾郵便局 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Soo
What is the population of Soo?
Soo has a population of 33,310 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 231.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Soo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,600, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Soo?
Soo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.1 inches.
How is the job market in Soo?
The job market in Soo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,066 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Soo?
The median home value in Soo is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.