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Yamada, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Yamada is a small city in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 13,503. Elevation: 1,644 ft (501 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,503 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6968°, 130.9647° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.0 inches (2,412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Yamada
Yamada is a small city in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 13,503. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet (501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.0 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 | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 432 |
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 | 5,401 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamada
Yamada has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2696 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 247.0 sq mi (639.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6968°N, 130.9647°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 | 63 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 96 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 148 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 127 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 132 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 121 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 106 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 51 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 63 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 76 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 85 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 109 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 168 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 17.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Yamada has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.4") and December the driest (2.4").
Schools in Yamada
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立中島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立励徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立御岳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立清和中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立潤徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立矢部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立矢部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立矢部高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aso Volcano Museum | ||||
| KIOKU | ||||
| Kumamoto Water Science Museum | ||||
| Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts | ||||
| The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 御船町恐竜博物館 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 徳富記念園 | ||||
| 東陽石匠館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 熊本国際民藝館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 神風連資料館 | ||||
| 阿蘇古代の郷美術館 | ||||
| 阿蘇火山博物館 |
Libraries in Yamada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ミニライブラリー | 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 | |||||
| 宇城市立豊野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館清和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山都町立図書館蘇陽分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御船町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 熊本県立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 阿蘇市立一の宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Yamada
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yamada
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamada
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yamada
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamada
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yamada
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Metabaru Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamada
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下矢部郵便局 | |
| 名連川簡易郵便局 | |
| 島木簡易郵便局 | |
| 御岳郵便局 | |
| 東砥用郵便局 | |
| 洞岳簡易郵便局 | |
| 浜町郵便局 | |
| 白小野簡易郵便局 | |
| 白糸郵便局 | |
| 金内郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yamada
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 Yamada
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 勢井阿蘇神社 | |
| 小崎妙見神社 |
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 13,503 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 247.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamada 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 Yamada?
Yamada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.0 inches.
How is the job market in Yamada?
The job market in Yamada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 432 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamada?
The median home value in Yamada is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.