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Yanagawa, Japan
Fukuoka · Japan
Yanagawa is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 64,475. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
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People
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| Population | 64,475 |
| Population Density | 2,164 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1667°, 130.4000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukuoka |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,000 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Yanagawa
Yanagawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 64,475. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yanagawa vs Japan Average
Income: Yanagawa 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) | 115 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 10 |
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 | 25,790 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yanagawa
Yanagawa 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 1958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1667°N, 130.4000°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 | 47 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 122 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 113 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 46 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 80 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 93 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 144 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 156 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 156 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in |
Yanagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Yanagawa
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立豊原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立杉森高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立伝習館高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城内小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立柳城中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立柳川高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立蒲池小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立蒲池中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yanagawa Rehabilitation School | — | — | — | — |
| Hollywood World Beauty College | — | — | — | — |
| Yanagawa Special Support Education School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立両開小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立藤吉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立矢留小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立矢ヶ部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立柳河小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立柳南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立東宮永小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立昭代第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立昭代第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立昭代中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大和小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yanagawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yanagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum | ||||
| Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum | ||||
| Former Koga Bank | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Fukuoka Science Museum | ||||
| Higasasu | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Kurume Kasuri Museum | ||||
| Manda Koh Station | ||||
| Museum of Water | ||||
| Nabeshima Chokokan Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Historical Museum | ||||
| Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum | ||||
| Okada Saburosuke Atelier | ||||
| Saga Balloon Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Art Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum | ||||
| Saga University Art Museum | ||||
| Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum | ||||
| Shogetsu Writers Museum | ||||
| Tachibana Museum | ||||
| Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum | ||||
| Yanagawa Archives | ||||
| Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K. | ||||
| さが水ものがたり館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 九州芸文館 | ||||
| 佐賀バルーンミュージアム | ||||
| 佐賀市文化財資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 和水町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和水町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市石炭産業科学館 | ||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | ||||
| 太良町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宮崎兄弟資料館 | ||||
| 岩戸山歴史資料館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 広川町古墳公園資料館 | ||||
| 徐福長寿館 | ||||
| 東名縄文館 | ||||
| 柳川古文書館 | ||||
| 江北町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 瀬高町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 筑後市 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター | ||||
| 荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館 |
Libraries in Yanagawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kamimine Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitano Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurume City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miyaki Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Navel Library Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishikyushu University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ogi Library, Ogi City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga Prefectural Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saga University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunmesse Tosu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tosu City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| こころざしの森 オープンスペース | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| こすもす館図書室 | 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 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館久保田館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館大和館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館富士館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館川副館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館本庄分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館東与賀館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館諸富館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館金立分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館開成分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八女市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 医学図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南関町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 大浦公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小郡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岱明町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立三橋図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館両開分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館昭代分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立図書館蒲池分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳川市立雲龍図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 瀬高町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 玉名市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 神埼市立図書館千代田分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒尾市立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 長洲町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雲龍図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yanagawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (株)玉名中央青果市場 | |||||
| Central Chikugo Fish Market | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| PERSICA PANTRY | |||||
| 八女青果（株） | |||||
| 玉名魚市場 |
Hotels in Yanagawa
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yanagawa
57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yanagawa
24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yanagawa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Yanagawa
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yanagawa
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yanagawa
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yanagawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yanagawa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yanagawa
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yanagawa
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yanagawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Brewery | ||||
| Yanagawa'n Brewery | ||||
| 窓乃梅酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Yanagawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 佐賀競馬場 |
Ski Resorts Near Yanagawa
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yanagawa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | Large Airport |
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | Large Airport |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | Large Airport |
| Amakusa Airport | AXJ | Medium 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 |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yanagawa
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下百町簡易郵便局 | |
| 両開郵便局 | |
| 柳川京町郵便局 | |
| 柳川昭代郵便局 | |
| 柳川郵便局 | |
| 橋本簡易郵便局 | |
| 西蒲池簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yanagawa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tenjudo Clinic | ||
| くるめ駅前クリニック | ||
| なかしま眼科 | ||
| みやさと皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 三原医院 | ||
| 久留米おの眼科 | ||
| 井上内科医院 | ||
| 古賀医院 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 藤本消化器内科医院 | ||
| 通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanagawa
132 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Awashima Shrine | |
| Choei-ji Temple | |
| Chomei-ji Temple | |
| Chozen-ji Temple | |
| Daijingu (Grand Shrine) | |
| Daijingu (Grand Shrine) | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| Ebisu Shrine | |
| Fudo-do Hall | |
| Fukugon-ji Temple | |
| Furo Shrine | |
| Furo Shrine | |
| Fushimi-inari Shrine | |
| Gansho-ji Temple | |
| Genseki Hall | |
| Gyokuju-in Temple | |
| Hachiman Shrine | |
| Hall of Eleven-faced Kannon | |
| Hall of Eleven-faced Kannon |
Quick Facts
Around Yanagawa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yanagawa
What is the population of Yanagawa?
Yanagawa has a population of 64,475 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,164 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yanagawa 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 Yanagawa?
Yanagawa 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 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in Yanagawa?
The job market in Yanagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area, including 42 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Yanagawa?
The median home value in Yanagawa is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.