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Sugi, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Sugi is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 3,252. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,252 Population 10/sq mi density
1,030 ft Elevation 314 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
82.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Sugi

Sugi

Sugi no Osugi , also known as "Osugi-san" by locals, is the world's tallest Japanese Cedar and is said to be over 3000 years old. It is located within the grounds of Yasaka Jinja in Ōtoyo, Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.

People

Population3,252
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units1,301

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain82.4 in/yr
Sunny Days187/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Population3,252
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Coordinates33.7533°, 133.6624°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation82.4 inches (2,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Sugi

Sugi is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 3,252. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sugi has a population of 3,252 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 318.8 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,252
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
318.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sugi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sugi is $26,800, 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 104 business establishments.

Income: Sugi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sugi 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 1,301 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 Units1,301

Property Tax

Climate in Sugi

Sugi has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12.1° 53.4
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.1° 111.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 173.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.6° 241.6
May 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.7° 268.3
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27° 379.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.8° 354.9
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32° 272.5
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.5° 383.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.9° 216.0
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 124.2
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.4° 77.6
Sugi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area318.8 sq mi (825.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates33.7533°N, 133.6624°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.4"
117% above Japan avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 111 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 133 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 127 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 111 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 108 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 25 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 141 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 139 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 138 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 129 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 124 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 117 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 87 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 143 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 123 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 89 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 105 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 144 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 106 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 189 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 284 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 273 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 78 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 87 km
2017 Noru Category 1 65 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 107 km
2015 Goni Category 2 288 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 103 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 182 km
2014 Halong Category 1 90 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 172 km
2011 Roke Category 4 214 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 65 km
2009 Melor Category 1 215 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 145 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 218 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 142 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 144 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 122 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 142 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m - 143 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 68 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 106 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 145 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake - 660 150 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 8.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 9.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 13.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 12.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 10.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Sugi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Sugi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立繁藤中学校 - - - -
市立繁藤小学校 - - - -
町立大杉中学校 - - - -
大豊町立おおとよ小学校 - - - -
町立大田口小学校 - - - -
町立大豊中学校 - - - -
町立大豊小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sugi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sugi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Higashi-Iya Museum of Local History and Folklore
Kōchi Castle Museum of History
Kōchi Castle Museum of History
Kochi Literary Museum
Kochi Yosakoi Info exchange center
Lapis Oboke Museum
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building
Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building
Treasure Hall
Treasure Hall
Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall & Anpanman Museum
いの町紙の博物館
マルモッタンモネの庭
土佐山内家宝物資料館
土佐山内家宝物資料館
大豊町立民俗資料館
平家屋敷民俗資料館
弁天座
浜口雄幸生家
浜口雄幸生家
浜口雄幸生家記念館
浜口雄幸生家記念館
香南市立赤岡町絵金蔵
香美市立やなせたかし記念館・詩とメルヘン絵本館
香美市立吉井勇記念館
香美市立美術館
高知みらい科学館
高知みらい科学館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立自由民権記念館
高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館
高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館
高知県懐徳館
高知県懐徳館
高知県立歴史民俗資料館
高知県立歴史民俗資料館
高知県立美術館
高知県立美術館
龍河洞博物館

Libraries in Sugi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
アンパンマン図書館0.0
いの町立図書館0.0
オーテピア0.0
メディアの森(総合情報センター(図書館))0.0
メディアの森(総合情報センター(図書館))0.0
三島図書館0.0
南国市立図書館0.0
四国中央市土居図書館0.0
土佐町立図書館0.0
特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館0.0
特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館0.0
芸西村立図書館0.0
香南市立図書館0.0
香我美町立図書館0.0
香美市立図書館0.0
高知市立下知市民図書館0.0
高知市立下知市民図書館0.0
高知市立旭市民図書館0.0
高知市立旭市民図書館0.0
高知市立江ノ口市民図書館0.0
高知市立潮江市民図書館0.0
高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室0.0
高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室0.0
高知県立公文書館0.0
高知県立大学 総合情報センター 永国寺図書館/高知工科大学 附属情報図書館 (永国寺キャンパス)0.0

Farmers Markets in Sugi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hirome market
Motoyama Sakura Ichi
伊予三島中央青果 地方卸売市場
寒川漁協
株式会社ゲンボク市場
良心市
良心市
良心市
良心市
高知市中央卸売市場

Hotels in Sugi

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kajigamori Mountain Lodge
Kajigamori Mountain Lodge

Train Stations in Sugi

7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kakumodani
Osugi
Otaguchi
Shigetō
Tosa-Kitagawa
Tosaananai
Toyonaga

Gas Stations in Sugi

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Sugi

TeamLeagueDivision
日本トーターりょうまスタジアム
高知球場
高知競馬場 (Kōchi Racecourse)

Ski Resorts Near Sugi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ikawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sugi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZLarge Airport
Takamatsu AirportTAKLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Kasaoka Air Station-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sugi

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Higashitoyonaga Post Office
Kusunoki Summary Post Office
Osugi Ananai Summary Post Office
Otoyo Post Office
Shimonodoi Post Office
Toyonaga Post Office
Umase Summary Post Office
東豊永郵便局

Treatment Centers in Sugi

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
久会久病院
仁生会三愛病院
共生会下司病院
博信会中ノ橋病院
土佐整形外科
山口会高知厚生病院
山村会山村病院
旦龍会町田病院
旭仁会森病院
治久会もみのき病院
産研会上町病院
竹下会竹下病院
見元会見元回生病院
近森会近森リハビリテーション病院
高橋会高知いちょう病院
高潮会潮江高橋病院
高知県立療育福祉センター

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sugi

What is the population of Sugi?

Sugi has a population of 3,252 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 318.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sugi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% 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 Sugi?

Sugi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sugi?

The job market in Sugi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sugi?

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

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