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Ubuyama, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Ubuyama is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 1,382. Elevation: 1,962 ft (598 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Ubuyama
Ubuyama is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 14 April 2025, the village had an estimated population of 1,341 in 660 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 60.81 km2 (23.48 sq mi).
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| Population | 1,382 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9996°, 131.2394° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.8 inches (2,484 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Ubuyama
Ubuyama is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 1,382. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet (598 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ubuyama vs Japan Average
Income: Ubuyama vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 553 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 184.4 sq mi (477.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9996°N, 131.2394°W |
| 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 | 92 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 54 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 137 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 10 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 18 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 34 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 92 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 124 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 150 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 16.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Ubuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Ubuyama
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立波野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立波野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立山鹿小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立産山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 村立産山北部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立久住中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立久住小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立白丹小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立菅生小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立都野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立都野小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立三重総合高等学校久住分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立三重農業高等学校久住分校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ubuyama
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ubuyama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 九州電力 八丁原発電所展示館 | ||||
| 坂本善三美術館 | ||||
| 旧竹田荘 | ||||
| 朝倉文夫記念館 | ||||
| 竹田市立歴史資料館 | ||||
| 豊後大野市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 |
Libraries in Ubuyama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九重町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竹田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市緒方図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立阿蘇図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ubuyama
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ubuyama
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ubuyama
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ubuyama
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ubuyama
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ubuyama
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ubuyama
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Ubuyama
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 Ubuyama
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 Ubuyama
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 久住郵便局 | |
| 波野郵便局 | |
| 産山郵便局 | |
| 田尻簡易郵便局 | |
| 白丹簡易郵便局 | |
| 笹倉簡易郵便局 | |
| 菅生郵便局 | |
| 都野郵便局 |
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What is the population of Ubuyama?
Ubuyama has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 184.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ubuyama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 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 Ubuyama?
Ubuyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.8 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ubuyama?
The job market in Ubuyama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ubuyama?
The median home value in Ubuyama is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.