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Urasoe, Japan
Okinawa · Japan
Urasoe is a large city in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 115,690. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 115,690 |
| Population Density | 15,384 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2590°, 127.7301° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Okinawa |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.9 inches (2,105 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,800 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Urasoe
Urasoe is a large city in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 115,690. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Urasoe vs Japan Average
Income: Urasoe vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,800 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 338 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 21 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 46,276 |
Property Tax
Climate in Urasoe
Urasoe has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2131 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2590°N, 127.7301°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 24 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 78 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
Urasoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").
Schools in Urasoe
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 沖縄県立 浦添職業能力開発校 | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄スイミングスクール | - | - | - | - |
| Naha City Ona Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 県立若夏学院 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神森小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立内間小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄県立浦添高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立神森中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立宮城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立仲西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立仲西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立沢岻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄県立 浦添工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ginowan City Hagoromo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄県立 陽明高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Urasoe Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Urasoe Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Toyama Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 沖縄県立 浦添商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立 港川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立 港川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 浦添市立 牧港小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宜野湾市立 大謝名小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宜野湾市立 真志喜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Kinser Elementry | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Miyagi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naha City Jyohoku Junior High School Wakanatsu branch | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Minatogawa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Nakanishi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohira Special Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Minatogawa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Makiminato Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Yomei High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Urasoe Commercial High School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Takushi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Urasoe Industrial High School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Kamimori Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Private Showa Pharmaceutical University affiliated Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefecture Urasoe High School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Kamimori Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ginowan City Ojyana Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 鏡が丘特別支援学校 浦添分校 | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Uchima Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe City Nakanishi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ginowan City Mashiki Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 琉球GLOCALキッズ | - | - | - | - |
| Okinawa Prefectural Ginowan High School | - | - | - | - |
| 私立昭和薬科大学附属高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Urasoe Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohira Special Schools | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Urasoe
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Kahoku 78.7 (FMかほく, JOZZ5AM-FM, 78.7 MHz, Kahoku City, Ishikawa) | enka, japan | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM那覇 (FM Naha) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Urasoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISSTIA | ||||
| Chatan Museum | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Fukutsukan (Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum) | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginowan City Museum | ||||
| Ginoza Okinawa State Museum | ||||
| Gushichan History and Fork Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Haebaru Town Museum | ||||
| Himeyuri Peace Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Kinjo Tetsuo Museum | ||||
| Moromi Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Hārī Museum | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Naha Traditional Craft Center | ||||
| Nakamurake Residence | ||||
| Nanjo Art Museum | ||||
| Okinawa City Museum of Postwar Culture and History HISTREET | ||||
| Okinawa city Music Archives - Ongakumura | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum (Okimyu) | ||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Okinawa World | ||||
| Onna Village museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu simpo newspaper museum | ||||
| Ryukyu-mura | ||||
| Sakima Art Museum | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Shuri castle park | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsuboya Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Tsushimamaru Memorial museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe Castle Site and Youdore Museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Urasoe city museum | ||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yonabaru Light Rail Station Museum | ||||
| Yuntanza Museum | ||||
| うるま市立海の文化資料館 | ||||
| エイサー会館 | ||||
| バーチャルミュージアム | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 与那原大綱引資料館 | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 展示広場 | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 昭和博物館~私はレトロ~ | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東風平歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄地区税関広報展示室 | ||||
| 沖縄市立郷土博物館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 浦添市 歴史にふれる館 | ||||
| 王国歴史博物館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 糸満海人工房資料館 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 西原劇場 | ||||
| 風樹館 | ||||
| 風樹館 |
Libraries in Urasoe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayakari no mori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camp Courtney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatan Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginowan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ginoza village culture center library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haebaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Itoman City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kadena Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kin Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Library（Kadena base） | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Hantagawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Ishimine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Oroku South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Shuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naha City Wakasa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Sashiki Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjo City Library Tamagusuku branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Chinen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanjyo City Library Osato branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishihara Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Christian College Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa International University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Prefecture Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okinawa Women's Junior College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryukyu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomigusuku City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urasoe City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Ishikawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uruma City Katsuren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yonabaru Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八重瀬町図書館・こども学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 宜野湾市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恩納村文化情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 読谷村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那覇市立牧志駅前ほしぞら図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urasoe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Makishi public market | |||||
| Happy More Market | |||||
| Ishikawa no Eki | |||||
| JA Farmer’s Market Chanpuru Ichiba | |||||
| JAファーマーズマーケット西原 うんたま市場 | |||||
| NOREN PLAZA | |||||
| Onna No Eki | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Sakaemachi Market | |||||
| Tomari Port Fish Market (Tomari Iyumachi) | |||||
| Yunta Ichiba: Yomitan Farmers' Market | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケットいとまん うまんちゅ市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズマーケット与那原あがりはま市場 | |||||
| 糸満市場いとま～る | |||||
| 西原さわふじマルシェ |
Hotels in Urasoe
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Urasoe
53 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Urasoe
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Urasoe
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Urasoe
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Urasoe
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Urasoe
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Urasoe
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Urasoe
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Urasoe
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Urasoe
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Urasoe
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Urasoe
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Urasoe
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Urasoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMU Brewery | ||||
| チャタンハーバー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 桜坂ブルワリー | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング | ||||
| 浮島ブルーイング |
Stadiums & Teams in Urasoe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha | ||
| Onoyama Athletic stadium |
Airports Near Urasoe
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kadena Air Base | DNA | Large Airport |
| Naha International Airport | OKA | Large Airport |
| Futenma Marine Corps Air Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Iejima Airport | IEJ | Medium Airport |
| Aguni Airport | AGJ | Small Airport |
| Iejima Auxiliary Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ieshima West (LHA) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izena Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerama Airport | KJP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Urasoe
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mashiki Post Office | |
| Ojyana Post Office | |
| Oojana Post Office | |
| Shuri Taira Post Office | |
| Urasoe Kyozuka Post Office | |
| Urasoe Makiminato Post Office | |
| Urasoe Minatogawa Post Office | |
| Urasoe Miyagi Post Office | |
| Urasoe PARCO CITY Post Office | |
| Urasoe Post Office | |
| Urasoe Shiroma Post Office | |
| Urasoe Uchima Post Office | |
| Urasose Iso Post Office | |
| Yafuso Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Urasoe
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higa Ophthalmic Hospital | ||
| Hikari Clinic | ||
| JINON Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| OKA CHILDREN'S CLINIC | ||
| Reha GRIT | ||
| Takamiyagi Derma Clinic | ||
| Torihori yōjō Clinic | ||
| WAN STYLE CLUB | ||
| あらかき内科クリニック | ||
| けいわクリニック | ||
| デイサービスつばさ | ||
| 琉球大学保健管理センター |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Urasoe
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iso Shrine | |
| Sueyoshi-gū | |
| カーミージー御嶽 (龜瀬御嶽) | |
| クバサーヌ御嶽 | |
| シーマヌウタキ | |
| ビートゥージー | |
| 仲間ンティラ | |
| 伊祖之神殿 | |
| 本願寺沖縄別院 | |
| 根殿内 | |
| 里浜クシヌ龍宮神 | |
| 金毘羅宮 | |
| 黄金宮 | |
| 龍宮神 |
Quick Facts
Around Urasoe
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Urasoe
3 places within 15 km
- • Stone Bridge
- • Kadena Marina Beach
- • church
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Urasoe
What is the population of Urasoe?
Urasoe has a population of 115,690 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 15,384 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Urasoe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Urasoe?
Urasoe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.
How is the job market in Urasoe?
Urasoe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 338 business establishments in the area, including 163 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Urasoe?
The median home value in Urasoe is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.