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Takaharu, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Takaharu is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 8,639. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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| Population | 8,639 |
| Population Density | 178 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9167°, 131.0167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.4 inches (2,498 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Takaharu
Takaharu is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 8,639. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 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 98.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takaharu vs Japan Average
Income: Takaharu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,200 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
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 | 3,456 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takaharu
Takaharu 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 | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 48.5 sq mi (125.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9167°N, 131.0167°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 | 115 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 96 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 50 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 114 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 43 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 53 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 72 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 53 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 32 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 15 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 43 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 88 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 132 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 156 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Takaharu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.2") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Takaharu
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 県立高原高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立木之川内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立御池小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立夏尾中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立夏尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立高原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立高原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立高崎中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立高崎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立江平小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立野尻小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立野尻中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立狭野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立後川内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立後川内中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 都城市立高崎麓小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立笛水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立笛水中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takaharu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takaharu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uenohara Jomon no Mori | ||||
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 財部郷土館 | ||||
| 都城市立美術館 | ||||
| 都城歴史資料館 | ||||
| 野尻町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 霧島市立国分郷土館 | ||||
| 霧島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 鹿児島県霧島アートの森 |
Libraries in Takaharu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| phalla | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三股町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小林市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都城市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takaharu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| （株）都城公設卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Takaharu
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takaharu
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takaharu
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Takaharu
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takaharu
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 Takaharu
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 並木郵便局 | |
| 前田郵便局 | |
| 夏尾簡易郵便局 | |
| 後川内簡易郵便局 | |
| 狭野簡易郵便局 | |
| 笛水簡易郵便局 | |
| 縄瀬郵便局 | |
| 西岳郵便局 | |
| 野尻郵便局 | |
| 高原郵便局 | |
| 高崎江平郵便局 | |
| 高崎郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takaharu
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirishimahigashi Shrine | |
| 東霧島神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Takaharu?
Takaharu has a population of 8,639 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 48.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takaharu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,200, 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 Takaharu?
Takaharu 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 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.4 inches.
How is the job market in Takaharu?
The job market in Takaharu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 276 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takaharu?
The median home value in Takaharu is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.