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Unzen, Japan
Nagasaki · Japan
Unzen is a mid-size city in Nagasaki, Japan with a population of 41,096. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 41,096 |
| Population Density | 156 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7711°, 130.2484° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagasaki |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.1 inches (2,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,000 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Unzen
Unzen is a mid-size city in Japan (Nagasaki) with a population of 41,096. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 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 91.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Unzen vs Japan Average
Income: Unzen vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,000 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,315 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 16,438 |
Property Tax
Climate in Unzen
Unzen has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2335 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 264.0 sq mi (683.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7711°N, 130.2484°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 5 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 148 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 138 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 148 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 138 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 137 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 139 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 137 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 48 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 5 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 100 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 110 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 116 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 121 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 132 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 16.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Unzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and December the driest (2.5").
Schools in Unzen
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 雲仙市立大塚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立小浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立八斗木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立西郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立岩戸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立瑞穂中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立大正小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立鶴田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立吾妻中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川床小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立神代小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立愛野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立千々石中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立千々石第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立千々石第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長崎県立小浜高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 雲仙市立小浜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立愛野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立国見中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Unzen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Unzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folk Implement Museum | ||||
| Former Onokoba Elementary School | ||||
| Gamadas Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall) | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Minamishimabara-shi Art Village | ||||
| Seibo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Shimabara Castle | ||||
| West Turret(Nishi-no-yagura) | ||||
| かどわき歴史災害記念館 | ||||
| さかきばら郷土史料館 | ||||
| 五和歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 口之津歴史民俗資料館分館 | ||||
| 大野木場砂防みらい館 | ||||
| 天草パールマリア館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 島原市有明歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 深江埋蔵文化財・噴火災害資料館 | ||||
| 苓北町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 | ||||
| 西望記念館 西望生誕之家 | ||||
| 諫早市 美術・歴史館 | ||||
| 諫早市体育館 | ||||
| 諫早市郷土館 | ||||
| 雲仙お山の情報館 | ||||
| 雲仙ビードロ美術館 | ||||
| 雲仙市小浜歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 南串山展示館 | ||||
| 雲仙市歴史資料館 国見展示館 |
Libraries in Unzen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 加津佐図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北有馬図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原城図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 口之津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立三角図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛の夢未来センター愛野図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 有明町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 深江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西有家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立森山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立西諫早図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 諫早市立諫早図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長洲町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 南串山図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲仙市図書館 小浜図書室 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Unzen
30 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Unzen
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Unzen
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Unzen
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Unzen
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Unzen
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Unzen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Unzen
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Unzen
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Unzen
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Unzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉田屋 | ||||
| 浦川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Unzen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Unzen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Unzen
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Imari Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JMSDF Omura Air Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Unzen
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 千々石木場簡易郵便局 | |
| 千々石郵便局 | |
| 吾妻大熊郵便局 | |
| 吾妻郵便局 | |
| 小浜富津郵便局 | |
| 小浜郵便局 | |
| 山ノ上簡易郵便局 | |
| 愛野郵便局 | |
| 瑞穂郵便局 | |
| 神代郵便局 | |
| 金山簡易郵便局 | |
| 雲仙郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Unzen
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック雲仙教会 | |
| 九千部大明神 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 古部熊野神社 | |
| 吾妻温泉神社 | |
| 大乗院 満明寺 | |
| 大福寺 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 宗像神社 | |
| 宝養山 法性寺 | |
| 宮之尾神社 | |
| 小濱神社 | |
| 岩戸神社 | |
| 橘神社 | |
| 水分神社 | |
| 温泉神社 | |
| 温泉神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 生目八幡神社 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Unzen
What is the population of Unzen?
Unzen has a population of 41,096 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 264.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Unzen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Unzen?
Unzen 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 91.1 inches.
How is the job market in Unzen?
The job market in Unzen is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,315 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Unzen?
The median home value in Unzen is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.