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Usuki, Japan
Oita · Japan
Usuki is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 36,158. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 36,158 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1234°, 131.8040° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.1 inches (1,932 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Usuki
Usuki is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 36,158. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Usuki vs Japan Average
Income: Usuki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,157 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 14,463 |
Property Tax
Climate in Usuki
Usuki has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 201.7 sq mi (522.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1234°N, 131.8040°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 | 146 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 22 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 93 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 141 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 103 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 148 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 83 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 106 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 22 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 22 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 27 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 42 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 52 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 146 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 154 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 159 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Usuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Usuki
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 臼杵市立東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立臼杵南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立臼杵支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 下ノ江小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立上北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立佐志生小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立海辺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立下南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立下北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立一尺屋小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立市浜小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立海洋科学高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立臼杵高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立福良ヶ丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 臼杵市立臼杵小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分市立吉野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分市立吉野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立豊洋中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西神野小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Usuki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Usuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amabe Kofun Historical Museum | ||||
| Saiki History Museum | ||||
| Sekizaki Ocean and Astronomical Observatory Hall | ||||
| ヤマコ臼杵美術博物館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 野津キリシタン記念資料館 |
Libraries in Usuki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miura Shipbuilding Inc. Saiki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津久見市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館野津分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荘田平五郎記念こども図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後大野市中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Usuki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Usuki
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Usuki
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Usuki
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Usuki
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Usuki
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Usuki
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Usuki
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Usuki
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Usuki
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Usuki
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Usuki
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Usuki
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Usuki
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Usuki
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Usuki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Crasus Dome Ōita | ||
| 別大興産スタジアム | ||
| 大分市営陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Usuki
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 Usuki
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Usuki
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 一尺屋郵便局 | |
| 下ノ江郵便局 | |
| 佐志生郵便局 | |
| 南津留郵便局 | |
| 吉野郵便局 | |
| 大泊郵便局 | |
| 望月簡易郵便局 | |
| 江無田簡易郵便局 | |
| 熊崎郵便局 | |
| 白木浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 臼杵上北簡易郵便局 | |
| 臼杵平清水郵便局 | |
| 臼杵海辺郵便局 | |
| 臼杵辻郵便局 | |
| 臼杵郵便局 | |
| 豊後田野郵便局 | |
| 鍛治簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Usuki
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic | ||
| 圭成会大分泌尿器科病院 | ||
| 河村クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Usuki
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| カトリック臼杵教会 | |
| 三島神社 | |
| 仏舎利塔 | |
| 光照寺 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 善法寺 | |
| 大橋寺 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 妙顕寺 | |
| 御霊社 | |
| 御霊神社 | |
| 日本キリスト教団 臼杵教会 | |
| 旧真光寺 | |
| 最上寺 | |
| 桑原神社 | |
| 法音寺 | |
| 満月寺 | |
| 皇産霊神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Usuki
What is the population of Usuki?
Usuki has a population of 36,158 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 201.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Usuki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 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 Usuki?
Usuki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches.
How is the job market in Usuki?
The job market in Usuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,157 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Usuki?
The median home value in Usuki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.