Taketa, Japan
Oita · Japan
Taketa is a small town in Oita, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°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 Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9594°, 131.3673° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.1 inches (1,476 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Taketa
Taketa is a small town in Japan (Oita) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 184.4 sq mi (477.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9594°N, 131.3673°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 | 102 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 49 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 94 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 94 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 120 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 139 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 90 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 132 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 130 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 130 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 84 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 109 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 112 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 18 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 26 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 36 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 102 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 124 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 151 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Taketa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Taketa
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立城原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮城台小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立明治小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立祖峰小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立竹田南部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立緑ヶ丘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立荻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 竹田養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 竹田市立南部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Taketa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Taketa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 天岩戸神社徴古館 | ||||
| 旧竹田荘 | ||||
| 朝倉文夫記念館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 竹田市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市清川歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 高千穂町コミュニティセンター（歴史民俗資料館） |
Libraries in Taketa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竹田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市緒方図書館 | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Taketa
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Taketa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Taketa
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Taketa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taketa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 入田郵便局 | |
| 城原郵便局 | |
| 嫗岳郵便局 | |
| 宮城簡易郵便局 | |
| 宮砥郵便局 | |
| 柏原郵便局 | |
| 玉来郵便局 | |
| 荻郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taketa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 城原八幡社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Taketa
What is the weather like in Taketa?
Taketa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.
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