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Wakasugi, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Wakasugi is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 48,190. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
48,190 Population 2,577/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
73.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population48,190
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,577/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units19,276

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain73.9 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population48,190
Population Density2,577 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates33.6094°, 130.5263°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation73.9 inches (1,876 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Wakasugi

Wakasugi is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 48,190. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 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 73.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Wakasugi has a population of 48,190 with a density of 2,577 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

48,190
Total Population
2,577
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
18.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wakasugi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Wakasugi is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,542 business establishments.

Income: Wakasugi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,542

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wakasugi is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,276 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,276

Property Tax

Climate in Wakasugi

Wakasugi has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 74.9
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.5° / 11.5° 69.1
Mar 11°C / 52°F 7.1° / 14.9° 105.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 118.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 16° / 24.2° 134.0
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.2° 248.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31° 300.7
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 213.5
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.6° 175.3
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16° / 23.7° 96.3
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.1° 91.6
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.6° 67.6
Wakasugi 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
Population Density2,577/sq mi
Coordinates33.6094°N, 130.5263°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
94% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 94 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 43 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 121 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 78 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 93 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 103 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 132 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 81 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 92 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 32 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 131 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 85 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 89 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 90 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 100 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 117 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 101 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 98 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 102 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 125 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 7 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 215 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 143 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 216 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 79 km
2018 Trami Category 1 273 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 125 km
2017 Noru Category 1 253 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 235 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 240 km
2015 Goni Category 3 32 km
2014 Halong Category 1 265 km
2013 Danas Category 1 188 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 231 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 265 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 72 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 209 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 45 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 12 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 98 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 114 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake — — 127 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake — — 114 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake — — 114 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 124 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — 40 105 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake — 1,520 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 88 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 89 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 97 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 97 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 140 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 189 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 12.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in Driest

Wakasugi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Wakasugi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立篠栗中学校 — — — —
町立篠栗小学校 — — — —
Sasaguri North Junior High School — — — —
町立北勢門小学校 — — — —
町立勢門小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Wakasugi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wakasugi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Flower Museum
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Fukuoka City Art Museum
Fukuoka City Museum
Fukuoka City Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Hakata History Museum
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Hakata Port Bayside Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Machiya Hall
Medical Museum of Kyushu University
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Nogata City Coal Mine Memorial Museum
Nokonoshima Museum
Treasure Hall
Yasushima museum
ふくちのち
中冨記念くすり博物館
中冨記念くすり博物館
久光製薬ミュージアム
久光製薬ミュージアム
久我美術館
九州大学総合研究博物館
九州歴史資料館
九州産業大学美術館
五郎山古墳資料館
修猷資料館
動物科学館
北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館
博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク
味楽窯美術館
嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館
大宰府展示館
大野城市歴史資料展示室
大野城心のふるさと館
宇美八幡宮宝物殿
宇美町立歴史民俗資料館
宗像大社神宝館
宝蔵
宮地嶽神社民家村自然広苑
岩﨑記代子音楽記念館
志免町歴史資料室
新宮町立歴史資料館
春日奴国の丘歴史資料館
朝倉市秋月博物館
東郷神社宝物館
板付遺跡弥生館
王塚装飾古墳館
甘木歴史資料館
福岡二日市文学館
福岡市埋蔵文化財センター
福岡東洋陶磁美術館
福岡県立美術館
秋月美術館
筑紫野市歴史博物館（ふるさと館ちくしの）
粕屋町立歴史資料館
西南学院大学博物館
野方遺跡住居跡展示館
鞍手町歴史民俗資料館
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Wakasugi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fukuoka City Public Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kiyama Town Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
Wajiro Library0.0
おおまち文庫0.0
カメリアステージ0.0
ふくちのち0.0
中間市民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
佐賀市立図書館三瀬館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館八幡南分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
北九州市立八幡図書館大池分館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
古賀市立図書館0.0
嘉穂町立図書館0.0
嘉麻市立碓井図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
大刀洗町立図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
太宰府市民図書館0.0
宗像市民図書館中央館0.0
宗像市民図書館深田分館0.0
宗像市民図書館須恵分館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
山田市立図書館0.0
岡垣サンリーアイ図書館0.0
庄内町立図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
新宮町立図書館0.0
早良南図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
朝倉町図書館0.0
桂川町立図書館0.0
甘木市立図書館0.0
直方市立図書館0.0
福岡大学中央図書館0.0
福岡女子短期大学 図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市　南図書館0.0
福岡市中央図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館　別館・こども図書館0.0
福津市立図書館0.0
筑前町めくばーる図書館0.0
筑前町図書館0.0
筑穂町立ちくほ図書館0.0
筑紫野市民図書館0.0
西南学院大学図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
那珂川図書館0.0
須恵町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Wakasugi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
福岡市中央卸売市場 鮮魚市場
福岡花市場

Hotels in Wakasugi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel AZ

Restaurants in Wakasugi

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfun
小麦冶
山小屋
資さんうどん

Train Stations in Wakasugi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kadomatsu
Sasaguri

Bus Stations in Wakasugi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

篠栗駅前

Gas Stations in Wakasugi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu
JA
JP #4877047485

Breweries in Wakasugi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Toyomura Sake Brewing Company Ltd.

Stadiums & Teams in Wakasugi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wakasugi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuju Forest Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Wakasugi

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base—Medium Airport
Aso Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Imari Flying Club Airfield—Small Airport
JGSDF Metabaru Airfield—Small Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Kuju Gliderport—Small Airport
Ozuki Airfield—Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Wakasugi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
松浦台簡易郵便局
篠栗郵便局

Treatment Centers in Wakasugi

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
LETSクラブ高取
あんどう泌尿器科クリニック
おなか心療クリニック
たろうクリニック
ナーシングセンター八幡
のぞみメンタルクリニック
丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科
中島こうや内科クリニック
博多レディスクリニック
坂本眼科クリニック
天神頭痛クリニック
宿久耳鼻咽喉科
府川医院 Fukawa Clinic General Internal Medicine (English Speaking)
明仁会都築病院
松隈産婦人科クリニック
肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック
黒田整形外科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakasugi

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
妙法寺
妙覚寺
御霊神社
真光寺
紅姫稲荷神社
蓮照寺

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 Wakasugi

What is the population of Wakasugi?

Wakasugi has a population of 48,190 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,577 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wakasugi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wakasugi?

Wakasugi 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.

How is the job market in Wakasugi?

The job market in Wakasugi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,542 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wakasugi?

The median home value in Wakasugi is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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