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Takajō, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Takajō is a small town in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 4,895. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Takajō
Takajō Station is a passenger railway station located in Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.
People
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| Population | 4,895 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1667°, 131.4833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.9 inches (2,665 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,200 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Takajō
Takajō is a small town in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 4,895. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takajō vs Japan Average
Income: Takajō 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) | 157 |
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 | 1,958 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takajō
Takajō has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2598 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (280.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1667°N, 131.4833°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 | 129 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 128 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 71 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 101 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 51 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 61 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 58 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 85 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 70 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 31 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 50 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 21 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 57 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 41 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 45 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 50 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 58 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 64 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 95 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 105 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 124 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 136 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 18.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 16.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Takajō has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.0") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Takajō
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立茶臼原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立多賀小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 友愛社 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takajō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takajō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Center for Buried Cultural Properties of Miyazaki | ||||
| Ikime-no-Mori Yukokan, Facility for learning through experience | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History | ||||
| はにわ館 | ||||
| 佐土原歴史資料館（鶴松館・出土文化財管理センター・商家資料館「旧阪本家」） | ||||
| 天ケ城歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 百済の館 | ||||
| 穆佐城ガイダンス施設 | ||||
| 若山牧水生家 | ||||
| 若山牧水記念文学館 | ||||
| 茶臼原自然芸術館 | ||||
| 西都市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町歴史総合資料館 | ||||
| 高鍋町美術館 |
Libraries in Takajō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 佐土原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 国富町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮崎県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川南町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立高鍋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 綾てるは図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西都市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都農町民図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takajō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)宮崎竹田青果 | |||||
| ママンマルシェTAKANABE | |||||
| 児湯郡市畜産農業協同組合連合会 児湯地域家畜市場 | |||||
| 宮崎市中央卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Takajō
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Takajō
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takajō
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takajō
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takajō
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Takajō
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Takajō
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takajō
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 木城郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Takajō
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 内田内科 | ||
| 大工町すぎえ腎泌尿器科・内科 | ||
| 慶明会宮崎中央眼科病院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takajō
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 妙興寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Takajō
What is the population of Takajō?
Takajō has a population of 4,895 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takajō 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 Takajō?
Takajō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.9 inches.
How is the job market in Takajō?
The job market in Takajō is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 157 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takajō?
The median home value in Takajō is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.