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Yamaguma, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Yamaguma is a small city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 29,591. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
29,591 Population 996/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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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About Yamaguma

Yamaguma

Yamaguma Station is a passenger railway station on the Amagi Line located in the town of Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Amagi Railway, a third sector public-private partnership corporation.

People

Population29,591
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density996/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units11,836

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population29,591
Population Density996 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates33.4212°, 130.6136°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Yamaguma

Yamaguma is a small city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 29,591. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yamaguma has a population of 29,591 with a density of 996 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

29,591
Total Population
996
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
29.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yamaguma vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yamaguma 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 947 business establishments.

Income: Yamaguma vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)947

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yamaguma 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 11,836 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 Units11,836

Property Tax

Climate in Yamaguma

Yamaguma 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
Yamaguma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²)
Population Density996/sq mi
Coordinates33.4212°N, 130.6136°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 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 71 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 62 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 116 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 59 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 71 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 81 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 142 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 58 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 147 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 69 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 115 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 47 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 86 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 64 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 144 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 78 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 68 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 80 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 79 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 107 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 20 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 237 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 148 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 231 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 58 km
2018 Trami Category 1 255 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 138 km
2017 Noru Category 1 237 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 215 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 256 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 299 km
2015 Goni Category 3 54 km
2014 Halong Category 1 249 km
2013 Danas Category 1 198 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 244 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 247 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 64 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 188 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 67 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 80 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 102 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake — — 113 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake — — 102 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake — — 102 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 102 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — 40 93 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake — 1,520 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 70 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 74 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 75 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 79 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 151 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 167 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 184 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 12.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest

Yamaguma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Yamaguma

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立立石中学校 — — — —
市立立石小学校 — — — —
町立三並小学校 — — — —
町立三輪中学校 — — — —
町立中牟田小学校 — — — —
町立夜須中学校 — — — —
町立東小田小学校 — — — —
県立小郡高等学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Yamaguma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yamaguma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Fukuoka City Art Museum
Fukuoka City Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Hakata History Museum
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Hakata Port Bayside Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Machiya Hall
Medical Museum of Kyushu University
Tagawa City Coal Mine and City History Museum
Treasure Hall
つきほし歴史館
つきほし歴史館
上峰町郷土資料館
上峰町郷土資料館
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
九州芸文館
五郎山古墳資料館
動物科学館
博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク
古代植物館
古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館
吉野ケ里遺跡展示室
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
宝蔵
岩戸山歴史資料館
岩﨑記代子音楽記念館
広川町古墳公園資料館
広川町古墳公園資料館
志免町歴史資料室
春日奴国の丘歴史資料館
朝倉市秋月博物館
板付遺跡弥生館
王塚装飾古墳館
甘木歴史資料館
田川市美術館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋財団石橋美術館
石橋財団石橋美術館
福岡二日市文学館
福岡市埋蔵文化財センター
福岡県立美術館
秋月美術館
筑後市 郷土資料館
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
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Yamaguma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kiyama Town Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tanushimaru Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
うきは市立図書館0.0
おおまち文庫0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立中央図書館西分館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立城島図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
八女市立図書館0.0
医学図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
吉野ヶ里町中央公民館図書室0.0
吉野ヶ里町東脊振公民館図書室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
大川市立図書館0.0
大木町図書館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
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
川崎町立図書館0.0
市立図書館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
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
柳川市立図書館蒲池分館0.0
桂川町立図書館0.0
添田町立図書館0.0
甘木市立図書館0.0
田川市立図書館0.0
神埼市立図書館千代田分館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
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館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
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
糸田町図書館0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室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 Yamaguma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
PERSICA PANTRY
PERSICA PANTRY
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
八女青果（株）
福岡市中央卸売市場 鮮魚市場
福岡花市場

Restaurants in Yamaguma

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

そば処 武蔵
我ガ
筑前

Monuments in Yamaguma

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

県営ほ場整備事業竣工碑
長沼幸七翁彰功碑

Castles in Yamaguma

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

山隈城跡

Clinics in Yamaguma

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #2797733426

Train Stations in Yamaguma

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikuni Gaoka
Tachiarai
Tsuko
Yamaguma

Banks in Yamaguma

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

佐賀銀行
福岡銀行 夜須支店

Golf Courses in Yamaguma

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

夜須高原CC

Stadiums & Teams in Yamaguma

TeamLeagueDivision
佐賀競馬場

Ski Resorts Near Yamaguma

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 Yamaguma

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air Base—Medium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air Base—Medium Airport
Yamaguchi Ube AirportUBJMedium 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
Shirakawa Gliderport—Small Airport
Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Yamaguma

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三並郵便局
三国郵便局
中牟田郵便局
四三島簡易郵便局
夜須郵便局
小郡三国が丘郵便局
小郡津古簡易郵便局
栗田郵便局
筑紫野光が丘郵便局

Treatment Centers in Yamaguma

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tenjudo Clinic
あんどう泌尿器科クリニック
おなか心療クリニック
くるめ駅前クリニック
たろうクリニック
なかしま眼科
のぞみメンタルクリニック
みやさと皮膚科クリニック
三原医院
丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科
中島こうや内科クリニック
久留米おの眼科
井上内科医院
博多レディスクリニック
古賀医院
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)
本間メディカルクリニック
松隈産婦人科クリニック
田中内科クリニック
肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック
藤本消化器内科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamaguma

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八龍神社
大山祇神社
祇園天満神社
隼鷹神社

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 Yamaguma

What is the population of Yamaguma?

Yamaguma has a population of 29,591 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 996 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yamaguma 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 Yamaguma?

Yamaguma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

How is the job market in Yamaguma?

The job market in Yamaguma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 947 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yamaguma?

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

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