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Sueyoshichō-ninokata, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Sueyoshichō-ninokata is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 19,986. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
19,986 Population 86/sq mi density
617 ft Elevation 188 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population19,986
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density86/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,600
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units7,994

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Population19,986
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Coordinates31.6500°, 131.0167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,600
Median Age50.0 years

About Sueyoshichō-ninokata

Sueyoshichō-ninokata is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 19,986. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet (188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sueyoshichō-ninokata has a population of 19,986 with a density of 86 people per square mile, spread across 231.8 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,986
Total Population
86
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
231.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sueyoshichō-ninokata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sueyoshichō-ninokata is $26,600, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 640 business establishments.

Income: Sueyoshichō-ninokata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,600
65% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)640

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sueyoshichō-ninokata is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,994 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,994

Property Tax

Climate in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

Sueyoshichō-ninokata 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 11.5° 49.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 12.5° 119.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 15.7° 212.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 21.3° 222.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / 24.9° 243.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 27° 378.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 31.2° 360.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.5° 327.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.9° 223.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 24.3° 110.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 18.9° 91.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 14° 30.8
Sueyoshichō-ninokata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area231.8 sq mi (600.3 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates31.6500°N, 131.0167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

764 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 48 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 129 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 55 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 32 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 50 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 121 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 115 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 130 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 111 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 80 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 72 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 63 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 89 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 55 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 120 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 48 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 37 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 55 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

72 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 82 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 43 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 170 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 272 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 67 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 213 km
2018 Trami Category 2 88 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 260 km
2017 Noru Category 1 77 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 46 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 142 km
2015 Goni Category 3 95 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 176 km
2014 Halong Category 1 146 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 252 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 227 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 222 km
2011 Roke Category 4 279 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 170 km
2009 Melor Category 2 250 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 15,000 140 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m — 31 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 93 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 34 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m — 118 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 110 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 118 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 119 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m — 112 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 74 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 50 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m — 49 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 89 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m — 97 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m — 55 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 32 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m — 121 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 120 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 119 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 35 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 35 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 42 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 64 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 117 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 138 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 141 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 154 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 161 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 9.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 16.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest

Sueyoshichō-ninokata has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.6") and December the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
曽於市立末吉中学校 — — — —
市立松山中学校 — — — —
市立松山小学校 — — — —
市立檍小学校 — — — —
市立深川小学校 — — — —
市立高岡小学校 — — — —
県立曽於高等学校 — — — —
曽於市立末吉小学校 — — — —
都城市立梅北小学校 — — — —
志布志市立松山小学校 — — — —
志布志市立泰野小学校 — — — —
志布志市立松山中学校 — — — —
曽於市立高岡小学校 — — — —
曽於市立柳迫小学校 — — — —
都城市立今町小学校 — — — —
曽於市立諏訪小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sueyoshichō-ninokata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Sueyoshichō-ninokata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
phalla0.0
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
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 Sueyoshichō-ninokata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
（株）都城公設卸売市場

Theatres in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

末吉総合センター

Monuments in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

歌碑
顕彰碑

Gas Stations in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
JA-SS

Airports Near Sueyoshichō-ninokata

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
Miyazaki AirportKMILarge Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base—Small Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sueyoshichō-ninokata

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
南之郷郵便局
末吉郵便局
松山郵便局
柳迫郵便局
梅北郵便局
橋野簡易郵便局
菅渡簡易郵便局
都城今町郵便局
高岡口簡易郵便局

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 Sueyoshichō-ninokata

What is the population of Sueyoshichō-ninokata?

Sueyoshichō-ninokata has a population of 19,986 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 86 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 Sueyoshichō-ninokata 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 Sueyoshichō-ninokata?

Sueyoshichō-ninokata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Sueyoshichō-ninokata?

The job market in Sueyoshichō-ninokata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 640 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sueyoshichō-ninokata?

The median home value in Sueyoshichō-ninokata is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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