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Takanosu, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Takanosu is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 9,705. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Takanosu
Takanosu Dam (Japanese: 鷹巣ダム) is an earthfill dam located in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 1.8 km2. The dam impounds about 4 ha of land when full and can store 290 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started in 1979 and completed in 1988.
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| Population | 9,705 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2000°, 130.1833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.1 inches (2,059 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Takanosu
Takanosu is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 9,705. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takanosu vs Japan Average
Income: Takanosu vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 311 |
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 | 3,882 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takanosu
Takanosu 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 1924 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 219.9 sq mi (569.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2000°N, 130.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 62 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 83 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 138 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 83 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 83 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 83 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 37 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 61 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 63 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 71 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 115 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 135 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 140 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 165 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Takanosu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.7") and December the driest (3.0").
Schools in Takanosu
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長島町立鷹巣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立伊唐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川床中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立川床小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立鷹巣中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立平尾小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立平尾中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立長島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立獅子島幼稚園・小・中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長島町立城川内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宮野河内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立長島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長島町立蔵之元小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧 獅子島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立獅子島中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立汐見小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立本浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立幣串小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立米ノ津東小学校桂島分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立米ノ津中学校桂島分校(休校中) | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Takanosu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takanosu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amakusa Collegio Museum | ||||
| Crane Observation Center | ||||
| 倉岳歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市ツル博物館クレインパークいずみ | ||||
| 出水市立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 出水市高尾野郷土館・古城画伯コレクション館 | ||||
| 出水麓歴史館 | ||||
| 国立水俣病総合研究センター 水俣病情報センター | ||||
| 天草ロザリオ館 | ||||
| 天草市新和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草市立御所浦恐竜の島博物館 | ||||
| 崎津資料館みなと屋 | ||||
| 日本マングリンセンター | ||||
| 水俣市立 水俣病資料館 | ||||
| 熊本県環境センター | ||||
| 長島町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿久根市立郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Takanosu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上天草市立龍ヶ岳図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 出水市立高尾野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立姫戸図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立御所浦図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立牛深図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水俣市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野田町立図書館・史料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長島町立鷹巣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿久根市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takanosu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 阿久根青果市場 |
Hotels in Takanosu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Takanosu
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takanosu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takanosu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Takanosu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Takanosu
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takanosu
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下平簡易郵便局 | |
| 伊唐簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮南簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮野河内郵便局 | |
| 山門野郵便局 | |
| 川床郵便局 | |
| 平尾郵便局 | |
| 御所浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 本浦簡易郵便局 | |
| 獅子島郵便局 | |
| 蔵之元郵便局 | |
| 長島郵便局 | |
| 鷹巣郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takanosu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ise-jinja | |
| 幣串神社 | |
| 行人不動明王廟 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Takanosu?
Takanosu has a population of 9,705 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 219.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takanosu 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 Takanosu?
Takanosu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.1 inches.
How is the job market in Takanosu?
The job market in Takanosu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 311 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takanosu?
The median home value in Takanosu is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.