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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).

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1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,600 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,600
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.1 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates32.9594°, 131.3673°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOita
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation58.1 inches (1,476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$28,600
Median Age49.1 years

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.

Taketa has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 184.4 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
184.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Taketa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Taketa is $28,600, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Taketa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,600
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Taketa is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units0

Property Tax

Taketa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area184.4 sq mi (477.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.9594°N, 131.3673°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 134 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 60 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 127 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 130 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 120 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 149 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 98 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 68 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 28 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 91 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 139 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 65 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 145 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 67 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 117 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 106 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 114 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 63 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 52 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

60 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 112 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 94 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 212 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 72 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 236 km
2018 Trami Category 1 170 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 285 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 222 km
2017 Noru Category 1 150 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 128 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 277 km
2015 Goni Category 3 92 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 274 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 251 km
2014 Halong Category 1 167 km
2013 Danas Category 1 279 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 161 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 261 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 13 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Taketa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Radio Stations near Taketa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Taketa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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

Bungo-Ogi
Tamarai

Stadiums & Teams in Taketa

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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.

AirportIATAType
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Oita AirportOITMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Kuju GliderportSmall Airport
Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) AirportSmall Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport
Taragi Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Taketa

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
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).

NameAddress
城原八幡社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taketa

Is Taketa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,600, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.

How is the job market in Taketa?

The job market in Taketa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Taketa?

The median home value in Taketa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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