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Yonakuni, Japan

Okinawa · Japan

Yonakuni is a small town in Okinawa, Japan with a population of 1,684. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,684 Population 2/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
94.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$24,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,684
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,800
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units674

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain94.2 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,684
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates24.4667°, 123.0000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkinawa
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation94.2 inches (2,393 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,800
Median Age44.2 years

About Yonakuni

Yonakuni is a small town in Japan (Okinawa) with a population of 1,684. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yonakuni has a population of 1,684 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,125.0 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,684
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above Japan avg
1,125.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yonakuni vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yonakuni is $24,800, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Yonakuni vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,800
67% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yonakuni is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 674 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units674

Property Tax

Yonakuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Japan avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area1,125.0 sq mi (2,913.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.4667°N, 123.0000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 86 km
Dec 18, 2001 62 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.8 63 km
Aug 17, 2009 114 km SW of Ishigaki, Japan M6.7 119 km
May 24, 1994 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.6 80 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 141 km
Sep 28, 1992 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 52 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 130 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 111 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 75 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 140 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 93 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 90 km
Feb 7, 2010 109 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan M6.3 126 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 145 km
May 23, 1994 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.2 58 km
Jan 3, 2022 66 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 91 km
May 9, 2022 70 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.2 70 km
May 15, 2002 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.2 111 km
Apr 20, 2015 72 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.1 73 km
May 28, 2002 67 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

110 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Podul (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 276 km
2025 Danas Category 1 264 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 59 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 230 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 252 km
2023 Khanun Category 3 276 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 209 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 5 174 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 104 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 63 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 204 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 115 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 188 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 233 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 18 km
2018 Maria Category 3 137 km
2017 Talim Category 4 256 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 80 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 265 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.4 m (280 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1771 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 85.4 m 13,486 142 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 147 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 86 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 91 km
2001 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 63 km
1966 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 7 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in

Yonakuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Yonakuni

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
与那国町立久部良中学校 - - - -
与那国町立久部良小学校 - - - -
Yonaguni Town Yonaguni Junior High School - - - -
Yonaguni Town Yonaguni Elementary School - - - -
Yonaguni Town Hikawa Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yonakuni

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yonakuni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DiDi 与那国交流館
アヤミハビル館

Hotels in Yonakuni

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa エデンの幸旅物語
アイランドホテル与那国
はいどなん

Restaurants in Yonakuni

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wakana soba
あぐの木そば屋
サザンコール
ユキさんち

Cafes in Yonakuni

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moist Roll

Gas Stations in Yonakuni

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo Yonehama oil
ENEOS

Banks in Yonakuni

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA Bank

Airports Near Yonakuni

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yonaguni AirportOGNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Yonakuni

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
与那国郵便局
久部良簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yonakuni

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kotohiragu Shrine
与那国心照寺
十山神社

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 Yonakuni

What is the population of Yonakuni?

Yonakuni has a population of 1,684 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,125.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yonakuni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,800, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yonakuni?

Yonakuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.2 inches.

How is the job market in Yonakuni?

Yonakuni has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yonakuni?

The median home value in Yonakuni is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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