Takanabe, Japan
Miyazaki · Japan
Takanabe is a small city in Miyazaki, Japan with a population of 20,030. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 20,030 |
| Population Density | 1,181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1333°, 131.5000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyazaki |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.6 inches (2,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Takanabe
Takanabe is a small city in Japan (Miyazaki) with a population of 20,030. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Takanabe
Takanabe 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 | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (43.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1333°N, 131.5000°E |
| 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 | 132 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 131 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 67 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 100 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 51 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 58 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 57 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 82 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 28 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 46 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 20 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 54 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 37 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 42 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 50 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 57 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 | 91 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 95 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 109 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 128 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 133 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 134 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Takanabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (2.0").
Schools in Takanabe
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立高鍋東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高鍋東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高鍋西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立高鍋西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高鍋農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立高鍋高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・富田小学校 追分分校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Takanabe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takanabe
| 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 | ||||
| 宮崎県平和祈念資料展示室 | ||||
| 宮崎県立西都原考古博物館 | ||||
| 宮崎科学技術館 | ||||
| 木城えほんの郷 | ||||
| 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 Takanabe
| 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 | |||||
| 宮崎市立図書館 | 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 Takanabe
| 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 Takanabe
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Takanabe
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Takanabe
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takanabe
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Takanabe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takanabe
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Takanabe
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Takanabe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Takanabe
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Takanabe
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 Takanabe
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上江簡易郵便局 | |
| 牛牧簡易郵便局 | |
| 高鍋持田簡易郵便局 | |
| 高鍋郵便局 | |
| 高鍋駅前郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Takanabe
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 Takanabe
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Takanabedaishi | |
| 川田神社 | |
| 菅原神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Takanabe?
Takanabe has a population of 20,030 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,181 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Takanabe?
Takanabe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 94.6 inches.
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