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Yamada, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Yamada is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 9,068. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yamada
Yamada was a city located in central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. It was formerly a coal-mining town.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 9,068 |
| Population Density | 479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6632°, 130.4880° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.2 inches (1,708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Yamada
Yamada is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 9,068. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamada vs Japan Average
Income: Yamada vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,000 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 290 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 3,627 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamada
Yamada 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6632°N, 130.4880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 103 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 119 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 111 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 94 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 96 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 102 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 138 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 189 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Yamada has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Yamada
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 博多高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kyushu High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立香椎小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立香椎工業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立千早西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Chihaya Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立香椎第一中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立若宮小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立香住丘高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Maimatubara Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tatara Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tatara Chuo Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 福岡市立香住丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福岡市立東福岡特別支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立久原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Tatara Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashii Number 3 Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashii East Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aoba Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Aoba Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashii No.2 High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashi-hama Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Joko Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashii High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kashii Shimobaru Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kohryo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tachibana Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 町立山田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立久山中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 伊都国歴史博物館 | ||||
| 伊都民俗資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 多賀谷美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 芦屋歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 芦屋釜の里 | ||||
| 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 Yamada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasuya Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kasuya Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiyama Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sasaguri Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wajiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| おおまち文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| カメリアステージ | 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 | |||||
| 北九州市立若松図書館島郷分館 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 桂川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 水巻町図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 福岡市西部図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 芦屋町図書館 | 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 Yamada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Restaurants in Yamada
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamada
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yamada
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Yamada
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yamada
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamada
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamada
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yamada
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamada
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamada
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yamada
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yamada
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamada
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yamada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyomura Sake Brewing Company Ltd. |
Stadiums & Teams in Yamada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamada
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 Yamada
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Medium 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 Base | OMJ | Small Airport |
| Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamada
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fukuoka East Post Office | |
| Fukuoka Hatta Post Office | |
| Fukuoka Kashii-dai Post Office | |
| Fukuoka Tounoharu Post Office | |
| Kashii Miyuki Post Office | |
| Kashii Oaktown Post Office | |
| Maimatsubara Postoffice | |
| Tatara Postoffice | |
| 久山郵便局 | |
| 新福岡郵便局 | |
| 福岡千早郵便局 | |
| 福岡青葉郵便局 | |
| 粕屋山田郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yamada
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 Yamada
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kashii Shrine | |
| Kumano Shrine | |
| Mishima Shrine | |
| 乙宮 | |
| 伊野天照皇太神宮 | |
| 佛所護念会教団 福岡教会（宗教法人） | |
| 光明院 | |
| 六所神社 | |
| 六通寺 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 崇徳禅寺 | |
| 弁財天社 | |
| 斎宮 | |
| 木寄神社 | |
| 梅岳寺 | |
| 法蓮寺 | |
| 清谷寺 | |
| 若八幡宮 | |
| 若宮八幡宮 | |
| 部木八幡宮 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yamada
What is the population of Yamada?
Yamada has a population of 9,068 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 479 people per square mile, spread across 18.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamada 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 Yamada?
Yamada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.
How is the job market in Yamada?
The job market in Yamada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 290 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamada?
The median home value in Yamada is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.