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Uchiko, Japan

Ehime · Japan

Uchiko is a small city in Ehime, Japan with a population of 15,322. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
15,322 Population 111/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
71.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,200 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population15,322
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density111/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,200
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units6,129

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain71.3 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population15,322
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates33.5499°, 132.6471°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceEhime
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.3 inches (1,812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,200
Median Age50.6 years

About Uchiko

Uchiko is a small city in Japan (Ehime) with a population of 15,322. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Uchiko has a population of 15,322 with a density of 111 people per square mile, spread across 138.1 square miles. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,322
Total Population
111
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above Japan avg
138.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Uchiko vs Japan Average

The median household income in Uchiko is $28,200, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 490 business establishments.

Income: Uchiko vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,200
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)490

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Uchiko is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,129 total housing units in the city. 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 Units6,129

Property Tax

Climate in Uchiko

Uchiko has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1400 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 2.5° / 10.2° 51.3
Feb 7°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.1° 65.8
Mar 9.9°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.3° 105.6
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 108.4
May 19.5°C / 67°F 14.9° / 24.1° 129.8
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 19.5° / 27° 227.7
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31.1° 224.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.5° 98.3
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.1° 138.9
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.8° 116.0
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.1° 71.9
Dec 8.6°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.5° 61.9
Uchiko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area138.1 sq mi (357.6 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates33.5499°N, 132.6471°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.3"
88% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 60 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 147 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 78 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 42 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 108 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 135 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 99 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 102 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 115 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 105 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 114 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 77 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 53 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 135 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 133 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 123 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 84 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 45 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 110 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

58 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 248 km
2023 Lan Category 1 283 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 190 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 194 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 156 km
2018 Trami Category 1 143 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 182 km
2017 Noru Category 1 109 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 115 km
2015 Goni Category 3 202 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 165 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 215 km
2014 Halong Category 1 86 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 235 km
2011 Roke Category 4 279 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 108 km
2009 Melor Category 1 278 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 179 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 123 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 92 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 140 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 145 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 100 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 92 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 92 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 120 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 140 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 143 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 162 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Uchiko has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Uchiko

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立大瀬小学校 - - - -
中山町立 永木小学校 - - - -
内子町立内子中学校 - - - -
内子町立内子小学校 - - - -
内子児童館 - - - -
私立帝京第五高等学校 - - - -
県立大洲高等学校肱川分校 - - - -
県立内子高等学校 - - - -
県立中山高等学校 - - - -
町立立川小学校 - - - -
町立程内小学校 - - - -
町立石畳小学校 - - - -
町立天神小学校 - - - -
市立中山小学校 - - - -
町立大瀬中学校 - - - -
町立五十崎小学校 - - - -
町立五十崎中学校 - - - -
市立田処小学校 - - - -
市立河辺小学校 - - - -
市立河辺中学校 - - - -
市立正山小学校 - - - -
市立柳沢小学校 - - - -
市立新谷小学校 - - - -
市立新谷中学校 - - - -
市立大成小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uchiko

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Uchiko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Machiya Townhouse Museum
Museum of Historical Commerce and Life
Wax Museum
Yokaichi/Gokoku Townscape Preservation Center
五十崎凧博物館
五十崎歴史民俗資料館
八幡浜市民ギャラリー・郷土資料室
大洲市河辺歴史民俗資料館
大洲市立博物館
宇和先哲記念館
宇和文化会館
宇和歴史民俗資料館
宇和民具館
宇和米博物館
愛媛県歴史文化博物館
愛治ふるさと館
梅山古陶資料館
肱川風の博物館・歌麿館
西予市明浜歴史民俗資料館
西予市立ギャラリーしろかわ
西予市立城川歴史民俗資料館
開明学校
鬼北町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Uchiko

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ōzu City Library 大洲図書館0.0
伊予市立図書館0.0
八幡浜市立保内図書館0.0
八幡浜市立図書館0.0
八幡浜市立市民図書館0.0
内子町立図書情報館0.0
大洲市立図書館0.0
大洲市立肱川図書館0.0
大洲市立長浜図書館0.0
東温市立図書館0.0
松前町ふるさとライブラリー0.0
砥部町立図書館0.0
西予市図書交流館まなびあん0.0
西予市宇和図書館0.0
西予市農村モデル野村図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Uchiko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAにしうわ特産センター
伊予連合農協青果
伊予連合農協青果
八幡浜市水産物地方卸売市場
新鮮市場
産直市まさき村
産直市まさき村
駅なか浜っ子

Hotels in Uchiko

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL AZ 愛媛内子店
河辺ふるさとの宿

Restaurants in Uchiko

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shimohagatei
Zum Schwarzen Keller

Cafes in Uchiko

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charme
Naru café

Theatres in Uchiko

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uchiko-za

Train Stations in Uchiko

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ikazaki
Iyo-Tachikawa
Kitanada
Kitayama
Kushi
Niiya
Shimonada
Uchiko

Gas Stations in Uchiko

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Esso
IDEMITSU
JA
JP #697482790

Banks in Uchiko

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iyo Bank
JA愛媛たいき
愛媛銀行

Golf Courses in Uchiko

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

愛媛ゴルフ倶楽部

Stadiums & Teams in Uchiko

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Uchiko

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SOL-FA Oda ski slopes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Uchiko

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Iwakuni Kintaikyo AirportIWKMedium Airport
Agawa Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
Tachibana Wind Park-Small Airport

Post Offices in Uchiko

16 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ikazaki Post Office
Kawabe Post Office
Kitahira Post Office
Misogi Summary Post Office
Mitsuho Post Office
Niiya Post Office
Okawa Post Office
Ose Post Office
Ozu Naruno Summary Post Office
Ozu Yanagisawa Post Office
Shimonada Post Office
Tachikawa Post Office
Tadokoro Summary Post Office
Uchiko Post Office
五城簡易郵便局
河内簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uchiko

55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hachiman Shrine
Kosho-ji Temple
Senninjuku Daishido
Yuge Shrine
一本松大師堂
三島神社
三島神社
中和田阿弥陀堂
中屋敷天神社
中組大師堂
久保大明神社
北浦阿弥陀堂
天山長門之神
天満宮
天神社
宇都宮大明神
宇都宮神社
宝泉寺
小藪三島神社
岡ノ明神
岡森神社
庚申堂
弓削大師堂
感鷹地大権現
掛木阿弥陀堂
施法寺
星中神社
杖の瀬神社
東越地蔵堂
松寿山 常楽寺
枯木ノ本地蔵堂
森のお堂
榎谷神社
榎谷観音堂
比社堂
浄久寺
深谷組 お堂
満穂神社
滝の花の大師堂
炷森三島神社
牛頭天王神社
祇園神社
祇園神社 御旅所
秋葉社
稲滝権現社
籠松堂
粟嶋神社
若一皇子神社
藤縄之森三島神社
西光寺大師堂
近縄大神宮
金山神社
金比羅宮
鵜川天神社
黒岩神社

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 Uchiko

What is the population of Uchiko?

Uchiko has a population of 15,322 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 138.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Uchiko expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,200, 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 Uchiko?

Uchiko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.

How is the job market in Uchiko?

The job market in Uchiko is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 490 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Uchiko?

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

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