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Uto, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Uto is a mid-size city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 37,442. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Uto
Uto is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 36,149 in 16127 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 74.30 km2 (28.69 sq mi).
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 37,442 |
| Population Density | 1,307 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6833°, 130.6667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.1 inches (1,983 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Uto
Uto is a mid-size city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 37,442. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Uto vs Japan Average
Income: Uto vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
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 | 14,977 |
Property Tax
Climate in Uto
Uto has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6833°N, 130.6667°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 | 35 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 118 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 123 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 116 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 134 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 111 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 129 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 117 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 145 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 132 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 123 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 121 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 36 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 70 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 85 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 95 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 102 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 163 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Uto has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Uto
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立花園小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立富合中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立富合小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立銭塘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立天明中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立宇土高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宇土市立宇土小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 宇土市立鶴城中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立走潟小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立中緑小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立緑川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立網田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立網田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立網津小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宇土東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立奥古閑小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立住吉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Uto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Contemporary Art Museum | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Shimada Museum of Arts | ||||
| Yatsushiro Municipal Museum | ||||
| みやはらの里絵画館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 合志市マンガミュージアム | ||||
| 合志市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 吉田司家宝物館 | ||||
| 城南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天草パールマリア館 | ||||
| 宇城市不知火美術館 | ||||
| 宮原歴史資料館 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 新聞博物館 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 松井文庫驥斎 | ||||
| 水竹居の館 | ||||
| 水竹居資料館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本市田原坂西南戦争資料館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本市立熊本博物館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 熊本県立美術館分館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 秋山幸二ギャラリー | ||||
| 竜北歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Uto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| せんちょう図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上天草市立松島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八代市立図書館 かがみ分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市ヴィーブル図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志市西合志図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 合志町南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 城南町立隈牟田文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大津町立おおづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇土市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立三角図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立不知火図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岱明町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立とみあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立植木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉名市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊池市立泗水図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 菊陽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長洲町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Uto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ひめんなきなっせ市場 | |||||
| フルーツの里 田原坂 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 大海水産 | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 木村のあられ | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 株式会社サカモト | |||||
| 植木青果市場 | |||||
| 玉名魚市場 |
Hotels in Uto
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uto
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uto
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Uto
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uto
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uto
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Dome Kumamoto |
Ski Resorts Near Uto
3 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 | - | - | - |
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Uto
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small 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 |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uto
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 外城簡易郵便局 | |
| 奥古閑郵便局 | |
| 宇土轟簡易郵便局 | |
| 宇土郵便局 | |
| 宇土駅前郵便局 | |
| 守富郵便局 | |
| 富合木原簡易郵便局 | |
| 川口郵便局 | |
| 杉合郵便局 | |
| 網津郵便局 | |
| 網田郵便局 | |
| 緑川郵便局 | |
| 花園郵便局 | |
| 銭塘郵便局 | |
| 長浜簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） |
Treatment Centers in Uto
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 田代産婦人科 | ||
| 福永医院 | ||
| 福永医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uto
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下内田天満宮 | |
| 妙行寺 | |
| 定得寺 | |
| 歳星宮 | |
| 毘沙門堂 | |
| 流之神 | |
| 真證寺 | |
| 石ノ瀬天満宮 | |
| 西岡神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Uto
What is the population of Uto?
Uto has a population of 37,442 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,307 people per square mile, spread across 28.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Uto 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 Uto?
Uto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.1 inches.
How is the job market in Uto?
The job market in Uto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,198 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Uto?
The median home value in Uto is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.