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Takeo, Japan
Saga · Japan
Takeo is a mid-size city in Saga, Japan with a population of 47,914. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Takeo
Takeo is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 47,136 in 19,207 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 195.40 km2 (75.44 sq mi).
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 47,914 |
| Population Density | 635 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1901°, 130.0208° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Saga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.8 inches (1,901 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,400 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Takeo
Takeo is a mid-size city in Japan (Saga) with a population of 47,914. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Takeo vs Japan Average
Income: Takeo vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,400 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,533 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 19,166 |
Property Tax
Climate in Takeo
Takeo 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 75.4 sq mi (195.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1901°N, 130.0208°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 55 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 147 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 54 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 115 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 124 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 128 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 160 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 167 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Takeo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Takeo
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 県立武雄高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立武雄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立御船が丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立武雄青陵中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立武雄中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山内東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝日小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立橘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立武内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立武雄北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立若木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東川登小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山内東小学校犬走分校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Takeo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Takeo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita History and Folklore Museum East | ||||
| Former Tashiro Family Western-style House | ||||
| Game Museum/ free with passport | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center | ||||
| Museum of glass | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Palace Huis Ten Bosch | ||||
| Porcelain Museum free with passport | ||||
| Takeo Onsen Shinkan | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Teddy Bear Kingdom | ||||
| Yūtoku Museum | ||||
| 今右衛門古陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 伊万里・鍋島ギャラリー | ||||
| 伊万里市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊万里湾カブトガニの館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立九州陶磁文化館 | ||||
| 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 | ||||
| 原榮三郎美術館 | ||||
| 多久市先覚者資料館 | ||||
| 多久市資料館 | ||||
| 多久市郷土資料館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 嬉野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 有田ポーセリンパーク | ||||
| 有田焼参考館 | ||||
| 有田町歴史民族資料館西館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 有田陶磁美術館 | ||||
| 村田英雄記念館 | ||||
| 東彼杵町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 松浦市立福島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 柿右衛門古陶磁参考館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 炎の博記念堂 | ||||
| 陽光美術館 |
Libraries in Takeo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arita East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arita West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imary Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karatsu City Ouchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kashima City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omachi Town Community Center Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Takeo City Library & History Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Taku City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Shiota Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ureshino City Ureshino Library | 0.0 | |||||
| こども絵本図書館詩楽の森 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北方公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 吉田公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市北波多公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 唐津市厳木公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山内公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 弥栄郷土図書館(併稱・山口良忠判事記念図書館) | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐住民センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 早岐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松浦コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 波佐見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白石町楽習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福島町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西海市立西彼図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒川コミュニティセンター図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Takeo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansennosato | |||||
| 唐津うまかもん市場 | |||||
| 蕨野棚田直売所 |
Hotels in Takeo
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Takeo
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Takeo
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Takeo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Takeo
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Takeo
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Takeo
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Takeo
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Takeo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Takeo
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Takeo
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Takeo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Takeo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Takeo
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Takeo
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Takeo
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 上西山簡易郵便局 | |
| 北方大崎郵便局 | |
| 川良簡易郵便局 | |
| 東川登保育所郵便局 | |
| 橘郵便局 | |
| 武内郵便局 | |
| 武雄富岡郵便局 | |
| 武雄永島簡易郵便局 | |
| 武雄郵便局 | |
| 甘久簡易郵便局 | |
| 若木郵便局 | |
| 高橋郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Takeo
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| リハプライド 武雄健創 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Takeo
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Takeo Shrine | |
| 日本キリスト教団 武雄教会 | |
| 深遠寺 | |
| 鷺田神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Takeo
What is the population of Takeo?
Takeo has a population of 47,914 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 75.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Takeo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,400, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Takeo?
Takeo 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 79°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.8 inches.
How is the job market in Takeo?
The job market in Takeo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,533 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Takeo?
The median home value in Takeo is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.