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Tokuwase, Japan
Kagoshima · Japan
Tokuwase is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 10,147. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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| Population | 10,147 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.7558°, 129.0301° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kagoshima |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.2 inches (2,266 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,600 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Tokuwase
Tokuwase is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 10,147. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tokuwase vs Japan Average
Income: Tokuwase vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,600 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 325 |
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 | 4,059 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tokuwase
Tokuwase has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1997 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 559.8 sq mi (1,449.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7558°N, 129.0301°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.6 m | — | 114 km |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1901 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1911 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 12 | 99 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 81 km |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 116 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
Tokuwase has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (4.7").
Schools in Tokuwase
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立亀徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立井之川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立尾母小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立母間小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神之嶺小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立神之嶺小学校下久志分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立徳之島高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳之島自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳之島町立亀津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 徳之島町立亀津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立尾母中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tokuwase
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tokuwase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伊仙町歴史民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Tokuwase
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天城町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 徳之島町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tokuwase
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tokuwase
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tokuwase
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tokuwase
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tokuwase
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amami Airport | ASJ | Medium Airport |
| Okinoerabu Airport | OKE | Medium Airport |
| Tokunoshima Airport | TKN | Medium Airport |
| Yoron Airport | RNJ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tokuwase
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 亀津郵便局 | |
| 井之川郵便局 | |
| 徳之島亀徳郵便局 | |
| 徳之島尾母簡易郵便局 | |
| 徳和瀬簡易郵便局 | |
| 母間郵便局 | |
| 母間郵便局 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tokuwase?
Tokuwase has a population of 10,147 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 559.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tokuwase 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 Tokuwase?
Tokuwase has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.2 inches.
How is the job market in Tokuwase?
The job market in Tokuwase is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 325 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tokuwase?
The median home value in Tokuwase is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.